Academic Advisor

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Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Excluded, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,546.67 per month

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy. The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services, the Academic Advisor will provide academic support for assigned student-athletes from multiple sports. The Academic Advisor is responsible for understanding and interpreting relevant University, NCAA, and Mountain West policies to provide academic, graduation, eligibility, career, and personal advising for student-athletes. The individual in this position will provide regular academic and athletic eligibility progress reports to coaching staff, assist with study hall services, and provide academic and eligibility information to prospective student-athletes and parents.

Key Qualifications

• Interpret, apply, and communicate program rules and regulations.
• Assist student-athletes in course selection for regular and summer sessions.
• Function successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours.
• Utilize computer applications to regularly monitor student-athlete academic progress toward graduation and their NCAA/MWC academic eligibility.
• Make appropriate independent judgments when applying existing rules, procedures and guidelines in a variety of circumstances.
• Relate effectively with adult student learners, coaches, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Present clear and concise information both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a courteous and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department.
• Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, conference and NCAA regulations.
• Be responsive, innovative, results oriented and student centered in helping students fulfill their academic program requirements and meeting campus goals.
• Advise students on complex student‑related matters and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Research, compile and analyze data to develop valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and exercise good judgment on sensitive matters.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with academically under-prepared students, specifically student-athletes within an intercollegiate athletic department.
• Master’s Degree in education, special education or related educational field.
• Working knowledge of database computer applications (CAi, PeopleSoft) and computer assisted instruction software, such as Canvas.

Application Instructions

Applications received by October 3, 2024, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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