Salary: Commensurate with experience

Binghamton University is a NCAA Division I institution in the America East Conference, located in Binghamton, NY with 21 intercollegiate athletic teams. Binghamton University is currently seeking an Athletics Academic Advisement Assistant as part of the Visions Center for Student-Athlete Excellence team.

The Assistant will work under the close supervision of the Associate Director of Athletics-Student Services and NCAA Compliance to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Visions Center for Student-Athlete Excellence.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

For assigned sports, monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, including: schedule building and course selection, academic planning and recovery plans, the assignment of tutorial support, grade checks, coordination of travel letters, and the monitoring of progress towards degree and continuing eligibility requirements

Provide timely and accurate reports on the academic status of assigned student-athletes to the Associate Director of Athletics-Student Services and NCAA Compliance, coaches and selected institutional staff.

Effectively manage all working professional relationships, including regular and consistent contact and communication with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and faculty, when appropriate.

Make necessary and appropriate referrals to campus support resources.

Participate in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports.

Provide information to student-athletes, coaches, and staff regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and NCAA DI athletics eligibility.

Assist with the review and submission of academic data for NCAA, America East Conference, other affiliated conferences, and Binghamton University reporting requirements.

Assist with new student-athlete orientation programming, the tutoring program, and other relevant academic enrichment programs.

Must work in compliance with university, federal and NCAA guidelines on the confidentiality and protection of student records.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with diverse populations and in a dynamic environment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff, student-athletes, coaches and administrators and be able to work in time sensitive and pressured environments
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours on occasion

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Experience in assisting with academic advisement in a higher education setting or athletics department
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

About Binghamton University

About Binghamton University: Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

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