Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Athletics invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, contractual position limited with benefits. The position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.

The Athletic Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic advising and support for student-athletes to ensure that they make satisfactory/appropriate academic progress towards graduation and meet all university, conference, and NCAA eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000

Benefits: Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment.

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the
State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to
state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in
supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the
USM per laws and regulations.
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday
after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Responsibilities:
• Meets with student-athletes to advise them on academically related issues,
objective-based study hall requirements and or any other issues.
• Advises a diverse population of student-athletes in regard to their academic
progress towards degree. This includes pre-advisement for course
registrations as it relates to their major requirements. Facilitates student-
athletes academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing
appropriate academic plans.
• Maintains student-athletes academic files that include a record of the
advising activity that takes place during each visit.
• Monitors student-athletes regarding NCAA rules for satisfactory progress
towards degree completion requirements. Supports academic and
department programs/functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: (Preference)
• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of experience in advising student-athletes.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse socio-
economic, ethnic and cultural background.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to
demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including occasional nights/weekends,
and travel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural questions and
prioritize workload.
• Working knowledge of Intercollegiate Athletics and NCAA rules and
regulations.

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in academic advising, student services, student affairs, or higher education teaching.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the higher education landscape, degree planning and academic policies.

Knowledge of curriculum structures, course sequencing, and graduation requirements.

Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy regulations.
Knowledge of campus resources, support services, and referral processes.
Skill in oral and written interpersonal communication.

Skill in organization and time-management to manage multiple student caseloads and competing priorities.
Skill in using student information systems, databases, and Microsoft Office or similar software.

Skill in data tracking and recordkeeping with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to interpret, explain and apply academic policies and procedures.

Ability to employ active listening, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Ability to analyze student records, identify barriers to success, and develop action plans.

Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success.

Additional Job Description

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-VPAR-Athletics Administrative

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$45,000 to $55,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.

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