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Academic Counselor for Student-Athletes

Athletic Administration, Rose Hill

Fordham University

• Fordham University offers acomprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.


• We offertuition remissionfor employees and their dependents


• A generous employer match towards a 403(b)retirement plan.


• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.


• As part of itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andholidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.


• University employees have access to theEmployee Assistance Program(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

• Tracks academic progress and provides academic support and assistance to members of the men's and women's basketball teams.


• Assesses the needs of student-athletics and, as appropriate, develops, manages, implements, and monitors mentoring and tutoring sessions.


• Promotes strategies for student success and retention through individual and group meetings.


• Creates and implements programs focusing on general academic support strategies such as time management, organizational skills, test-taking, etc., as well as career development and personal growth.


• Refers student-athletes to campus tutoring and academic support resources; tracks participation and provides additional support as needed.


• Collaborates closely with advisors in the Fordham College Advising Center and the Gabelli School of Business to prepare students for registration, develops academic success plans, and reviews graduation requirements.


• Serves as referral to other University services; collaborates with campus partners for programming and event development.


• Works closely with others in the office to ensure that student-athletes are meeting university and NCAA eligibility requirements.


• Collaborates with coaching staff around student well-being.


• Maintains up-to-date understanding of Fordham, NCAA, and Atlantic 10 Conference rules and regulations.


• As needed, conducts supervised study sessions; assists in reviewing and responding to mid-semester academic performance reports; assists in coordination and administration of tutorial support.


• As needed, assists with academic recruiting presentations and visits for prospective student-athletes.


• Some evening and weekend work will be required along with possible travel.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, education, sports management, or related field.


• Previous experience providing tutoring support, study skills assistance, time management strategies, or other learning support instruction to students in a post-secondary context.


• Demonstrated understanding of DEI efforts and programming within the context of collegiate athletics.


• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Ability to motivate and inspire students.


• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

• Master's degree in counseling, education, sports management, psychology or related field.


• Demonstrated experience in supporting student-athletes in areas such as advising, career/ leadership development, academic support, or personal development.


• Familiarity with the time and scholastic challenges faced by student-athletes seeking excellence in scholarship and sports at another rigorous Division I institution.


• Strong knowledge of college student development theory.


• Knowledge and experience of NCAA rules and the NCAA Applications platform.


• Demonstrated understanding of Fordham University's commitment to Jesuit education.


• Working knowledge of G-Suite, Salesforce, and Banner.