PT Student Athlete Success Advisor

Job Description

The Student-Athlete Success Advisor serves as a critical link between housing partnerships, protocols, student conduct and student success. The position serves as the housing liaison between SCCC and Centenary University to assist in communication. The position provides leadership and supervision in assisting students in navigating their transition throughout the collegiate student athlete experience. This person will support students in their exploration of educational and athletic goals by providing ongoing academic counseling and monitoring academic progress as it pertains to the College and the NJCAA.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist school Administration to ensure that Academic Standards and requirements for program seeking student-athletes are met in accordance with academic courses to ensure student success.
2. Establishes a rapport and productive working relationship with various campus offices, including Financial Aid, Athletics, Student Success Center, and Security as it relates to supporting student-athletes.
3. Assists students with academic, personal, and social concerns, making timely referrals.
4. Utilize institutional data to assess and respond to student needs as needed.
5. Provide programs and other proactive educational interventions to enhance the student-athlete experience.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity by promoting and attending campus & community multicultural events on campus.
7. Works Collaboratively with the athletic office to assist with student-athlete eligibility concerns as needed.
8. Analyzes and monitors academic registration, progress, and supplemental support of student­ athletes.
9. Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

Associate’s Degree Preferred

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

1. 1. Advising experience in a Higher Education environment.
2. Familiarity with student services and higher education, including policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources and support services.
3. Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population, including minority and international students.
4. Ability to act as an advocate for both the student and the College.
5. Ability to identify students’ needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume to HRresume@sussex.edu.  Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.