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Posting Number

S12060P

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Posting Number

S12060P

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Working Title

Assistant/Associate Director of Academic Counseling

Department

Athletics-Student Services

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA

employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

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Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Normal business hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM as well as work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Advertised Salary

$60,000 - $75,000

Posting Date

05/07/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

06/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

| Classification Title | Academic Services Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree preferred. At least 3 years of experience in Academic Counseling at a Division I institution. | | Position Summary |
Assist in the development and implementation of all services related to academic planning, academic support, academic major and career counseling, academic monitoring, personal development and recruiting for student-athletes.

1. Provide direct oversight to football athletics academic advising staff; manage an effective process of monitoring student-athlete academic progress, incorporating current best practices in the profession.
2. Serve as the advisor to a designated group of football student-athletes and other assigned teams; monitor their academic progress; provide course advisement, career and personal guidance; educate student-athletes on rules of eligibility and personal responsibility.
3. Communicate with football and other assigned team coaching staffs through scheduled academic meetings; regularly and promptly share detailed information regarding the ongoing academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
4. Serve as an academic liaison to the football program and other assigned team for on-campus recruiting operations. Prepare and update presentation materials for use during prospective student-athletes’ visits to campus.
5. Promote positive working relationships with college advisors and faculty throughout campus.
6. Utilize standard grade reports to communicate student-athlete progress to appropriate constituents.
7. Administer the guidelines of the unit’s objective-based academic support program, tutorial services and grade report tracking system.
8. Support department and campus-wide student success efforts through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work.
9. Regularly communicate the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the Associate Athletics Director – Academics & the Assistant Athletics Director – Academics; make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services.
10. Have a thorough understanding of NCAA legislation, Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) guidelines, and be able to communicate potential outcomes based on a student-athlete’s performance.
11. Monitor student-athletes’ NCAA academic eligibility through the use of University student systems and established internal degree-tracking forms.
12. Participate in inclusive excellence events held by the department and make your office a place where inclusive excellence is actively practiced. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
    
13. Oral and written communication skills.
14. Demonstrated commitment to academic and personal integrity.
15. Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
16. Multi-task and work within deadlines.
17. Ability to monitor students’ progress and coordinate their class schedule, tutorial sessions, and development.
18. Ability to communicate with coaches, students, tutors and professors.
19. Ability to provide academic support and counseling in regard to students’ courses and progress towards graduation. | | Physical Demands |
    
20. Sit for long periods of time.
21. Stand during events for long periods of time.
22. Lift approximately 10lbs. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | No | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
    Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Monitor academic progress of student athletes, including weekly meetings with student-athletes, daily monitoring of class attendance, academic appointment attendance, and grades. Daily communication with students, coaches, instructors, administrators, parents, and guardians regarding students’ progress toward degree and eligibility. Weekly evening coverage. Participate in recruiting events, including evenings and weekends throughout the year. | | Percentage of time | 60 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Responsible for independent determination of all academic planning and support services for student-athletes in assigned sports. Solely responsible for ensuring students adherence to eligibility for UGA, College, UGAAA, SEC, and NCAA rules and requirements. Take advantage of opportunities to keep up with national industry trends. | | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Supervise a full-time counselor and graduate assistant. Hiring and scheduling for graduate assistant. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Ensure compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to the area of academic advising. Other duties as assigned by supervisors. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Beth Dziedzic | | Recruitment Contact Email | bethd@sports.uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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