Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related. Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Compliance with all NCAA, conference, and San Diego State University rules, policies and procedures is of paramount importance to the university. 
• All position responsibilities should be carried out in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.
• Master’s or post-graduate degree in a related field is preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience working in a Division I Student-Athlete Academic Services unit tutoring and/or mentoring student- athletes is preferred. 
• One years’ experience advising Division I student-athletes is preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA initial and continuing eligibility requirements.