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Student Athlete Success Advisor

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Jun 22, 2025
Student Athlete Success Advisor Requisition ID: 2025-9259 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Athletics Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Athletics Department: Student Athlete Services Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The USU Athletics Academic Coordinator (Student Success Advisor) will support the academic needs of student-athletes in assigned sports and assist in the day-to-day operation of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS). Sports will be assigned upon hiring. The Academic Coordinator assists student-athletes with academic progress in areas including academic study skills and learning strategies; educates student-athletes on NCAA, conference, and institutional eligibility requirements; and, in conjunction with campus advisors, guides student-athletes on course and major selection and career planning. The Academic Coordinator meets with student-athletes on a regular basis to monitor academic progress and review eligibility status. Additionally, the Academic Coordinator will provide detailed reports and updates to coaches, compile semester grade/eligibility reports, and assist with the preparation of each assigned team's Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR). The Academic Coordinator participates in recruiting activities, orientation, and SAAS events. This position reports to the Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services. Responsibilities Academics: Monitor admission process on all new incoming student-athletes for assigned sports Assist in coordinating advising appointments with assigned student-athletes for course selection/registration Monitor course selection for fulfillment of appropriate university course requirement fulfillment Update coaches regularly with academic progress status Serve as liaison between faculty/campus personnel and assigned student-athletes Educate student-athletes on ACCESS/Banner registration, drops/adds, and other academic policies and procedures Process end-of-term academic reports via Argos Upload academic documents via Box Eligibility: Monitor initial and transfer eligibility for incoming new student-athletes in assigned sports Initiate Degree Progress Forms for Progress Towards Degree Process and monitor continuing eligibility for assigned student-athletes Timely communication with coaches regarding eligibility issues Recruiting: Evaluate high school and college transcripts Meet with official and unofficial prospective student-athletes in assigned sports Provide recruits with information regarding becoming an Aggie and being a student-athlete at Utah State University Highlight academic accomplishments of USU student-athletes Other: Process annual APR and GSR data for assigned sports Maintain current and accurate roster of student-athletes in assigned sports Assist with SAAS events Other projects and programs as assigned (student-athlete development programming, etc.) Qualifications Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a master's degree in a relevant field Working knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and regulations (Bylaw 14) Experience in academic support services of student-athletes Experience with Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate process and submission Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and coaches Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 02/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9259/student-athlete-success-advisor/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1c7d426942b39f409227e60a540bf3c6