The University of South Alabama, one of the fastest growing universities in the South, providing quality academic programs, innovative classroom experiences, and a campus rich in diversity and student life, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Athletic Counselor I - Football.

This position provides academic advising and counseling to student athletes in various academic majors in matters relating to goal setting; curriculum choice, course load, study habits, and course selection.

Other Essential Functions:

• Provides academic advising and counseling to student-athletes in various academic majors in matters relating to goal setting, curriculum choice, course load, study habits, and course selection;
• Evaluates student-athlete records and transcripts to ensure eligibility requirements are met following NCAA and institutional policies and guidelines;
• Evaluates prospective student-athlete records and transcripts to ensure eligibility requirements are met following NCAA and institutional policies and guidelines;
• Ensures compliance with applicable NCAA, University and Sun Belt guidelines;
• Tracks student-athlete academic performance through use of progress reports and communication with faculty members;
• Regulates and monitors student-athlete class registration and drop/add;
• Identifies at-risk students and refers students to appropriate resources;
• Conducts and arranges tutoring programs for student-athletes;
• Supervises study halls and other academic programming which will require working evenings and weekends;
• Works individually with student-athletes concerning study skills and class related content/requirements.
• Communicates effectively with coaches and other staff concerning student-athlete academic performance;
• Arranges various testing for student-athletes;
• Provides guidance to student-athletes with issues related to personal development;
• Ensures services and accommodations are available for student-athletes with disabilities;
• Maintains records and files;
• Interacts with student-athletes, parents, coaches, faculty and staff in person, by telephone, and by mail/e-mail;
• Provides oral and written reports regarding student-athlete academic progress;
• Attends recruiting functions and various events and meetings which may include evenings and weekends;
• Travels with athletic teams as required;
• Ensures confidentiality of student-athlete information;
• Regular and prompt attendance;
• Analyzes and interprets the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) information for designated teams. Participates in the development and execution of programming to ensure APR success rates;
• Coordinates with the Athletics Compliance Office regarding student-athlete academic progress and eligibility;
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required;
• Related duties as required.

This is a full time, 12-month position including employee benefits.  Employment will require applicable pre-employment background/credit checks.  Applicants may apply at: https://southalabama.peopleadmin.com/postings/36324.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of athletic academic counseling and/or athletic academic advising experience.  A master's degree is preferred and will substitute for one year of the required experience.