Academic Counselor - Military veterans preferred

Academic Counselor

Academic Support Service for Student Athletes (ASSSA) is designed to assist student athletes with reaching their fullest academic and personal development while at the University of Pittsburgh. The University, Department of Athletics and ASSSA are committed to promoting both academic and athletic achievement of its student athletes, while upholding the academic integrity of the institution. The staff of ASSSA will work closely with coaches and faculty to help student athletes balance the demands of their academic responsibilities and participation in intercollegiate athletics.

ASSSA is seeking an Academic Counselor that will provide academic guidance for the football program and an additional sport as assigned. The position will be an academic resource for student athletes and assist with scheduling classes, planning term work, choosing majors, formulating degree plans, and implementing individual academic plans each semester. The Academic Counselor will communicate academic progress and any relevant issues related to student athletes to coaches, Deans, Directors and administrators. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges student athletes face and the ability to provide holistic support that integrates both academic and athletic success.

A master's degree in sports management, higher education administration, student affairs, counseling or a closely related field and at least 2 years of academic advising/student service experience are preferred.

Job Summary

Utilizes advanced advising knowledge, theory, and practical experience to serve as an academic liaison for students to identify academic and career goals, select appropriate courses, and plan for degree attainment. Manages small to medium-sized, moderately complex projects.

Essential Functions

• Provide academic support services for student athletes for assigned sport(s). Assist student athletes in identifying and meeting their academic and career goals leading toward graduation and meeting NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate services to address academic needs, create and implement individual study plans, assist with time management and study skills, and recognize and address academic challenges for student athletes.
• Regularly meet with assigned sport(s) to discuss academic issues. Prepare and distribute weekly reports to all coaches relative to academic performance, evaluation of performance of at-risk student athletes, and report on weekly study hall hours.
• Meet with prospective student athletes and families throughout the recruiting process.
• Excellent communication skills are essential to the position.

Physical Effort

This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus s to meet with coaching staff, student athletes, faculty, and administrators, is occasionally necessary.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Academic Advisor II

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Academic Advising

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Hours Vary

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, Hours Vary

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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