Job Summary Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
The Athletics Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist will provide academic guidance to prospective and enrolled student-athletes to ensure that they receive the academic advising and support needed to succeed academically and meet University and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities for the Athletics Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist include, but are not limited to the following:
Provides effective academic advising and up-to-date campus information to selected sports; conducts individual advising appointments with student-athletes who have concerns about their major choices, progress toward degree, grades, or any other aspects that may impede their success toward graduation and NCAA eligibility and Academic Progress Rate (APR) requirements
Provides effective academic support as a learning specialist for those selected "at-risk" student-athletes, as assigned
Maintains appropriate documentation and academic records to verify compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations; possesses knowledge of NCAA rules, graduation requirements, and general academic regulations
Serves as co-coordinator of Books and Materials program with the Assistant Director of Academic Achievement
Assists with Guest Coach, Career Development, Mentor, and Faculty Fellows programs
The work hours for this position include occasional nights and weekends.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Two years of academic advising experience
Knowledge of academic and graduation requirements, NCAA progress towards degree requirements, and other NCAA rules and regulations
Excellent organizational and degree planning skills
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to assess and create study skill development for at-risk student-athletes
Ability to collaborate across campus
Preferred Qualification:
Master's degree
Salary and Benefits $50,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.
For consideration, please submit a resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.
Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to: adarequest@towson.edu
