High Point University, a NCAA Division I member of the Big South Conference, is accepting applications for the Athletic Academic Advisor – Men’s & Women’s Basketball (full-time, 12 month) position. This entry level position will provide academic support and advising services to basketball student-athletes in compliance with NCAA, Conference, and High Point University rules and regulations. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred

Experience and Training

• Minimum one year of athletic academic advising and/or counseling required.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Knowledge of and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated counseling and advising skills
• Ability to effectively interact and work with coaches
• Database and word processing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and administrative abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Assists in the organization, coordination and implementation of academic support services for basketball student- athletes.
• Counsels and advises basketball student-athletes in establishing realistic and attainable goals regarding course and major selection, study skills, time management and career choices.
• Coordinates study hall, monitor attendance, and prepare study hall reports for coaches.
• Monitors basketball student academic progress through contact with faculty, meetings with students and progress report data. 
• Communicates with basketball student-athletes, coaches, and other applicable administrative staff regarding assigned student-athletes’ academic records in regard to matriculation, graduation and NCAA eligibility. 
• Monitors and track for NCAA, Big South Conference, and institutional eligibility. 
• Assists with enrollment procedures and on-campus recruiting.
• Assists with the evaluation and certification of student athletes' NCAA continuing eligibility.
• Communicates regularly with colleagues to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Plans and assists in the execution of special events and initiatives for basketball student-athlete recognition.
• Assists with life skills programming.
• Available to work evenings and weekends. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

For more information about this position, please contact April Wines, Assistant Athletic Director for Academics at awines@highpoint.edu