Academic Support and Career Development
11/7/2005 7:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION TITLE: Academic Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (100056)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Academic Counselor for Academic Support and Career Development Unit (ASCDU) is responsible for assisting student-athletes in meeting their academic objectives. This individual will serve as the primary contact and academic counselor for academic plans and progress of student-athletes for assigned teams. Specific responsibilities include: participating in the recruitment, orientation, pre-registration, and enrollment of student-athletes; acting as a liaison to faculty, administrators, and coaches regarding student-athlete academic matters; tracking and monitoring academic progress for each student-athlete to ensure satisfactory progress; coordinating the meetings and activities of the Student Athlete Advisory Council; coordinating and facilitating career development programs as a part of the overall C.H.A.M.P.S. / Life Skills program; teach a section of UNIV 100 - Introduction to the University course; and performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred, in Counseling, Student Personnel, Education, or related field. At least 2-3 years of experience in post-secondary educational institutions, preferably in athletic academic services. Must have a working knowledge of NCAA academic rules and procedures. Strong oral and written communication skills are needed. Must be computer literate.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION: For best consideration, email or fax cover letter, current resume, and the name, address, and telephone number of three professional references by November 18, 2005 to:
Ms. Lisa Lepore
Director of
Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics
2608
Fax: 301-314-7149 OR
Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu
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