at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Academic Counselor - Division Intercollegiate AthleticsDivision Intercollegiate Athletics
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for a Senior Academic Counselor to support the academic needs for student - athletes. In addition, the Senior Academic Counselor will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student-athletes.
Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student-athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship-caliber opportunities to our student-athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student-athletes, our university, and our broader community.
DIA has set forth six strategic priorities to help guide and advance its overarching mission: Championship people, championship mindset; strategic innovation and investment; athletic success; financial sustainability; win championships; community engagement and enrichment. Together, these priorities present a cohesive vision for the direction of the department.
Organizational Relationship This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director, for Academic Services.
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services, the Senior Academic Counselor will coordinate academic activities for the Women's Basketball program and assigned Olympic Sport teams. For Duties and Responsibilities details go to: [Job Description]
Impact in Your First Year Illinois Impact 3 Months • Become familiar with the strategic priorities of the Fighting Illini Division of Intercollegiate Athletes and Academic Services policies and procedures. • Meet with Coaches and Student-Athletes and begin to build working relationships with assigned teams. • Become familiar with the Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation process and work with the Learning Services Team to build out academic support and accountability tracking for assigned teams.
Illinois Impact 6 Months • Meet with campus partners to foster relationships with campus stakeholders • Assess and evaluate academic support strategies, NCAA certification, and graduation plans for student-athletes. • Cooperatively review performance indicators and year 1 goals during two quarterly evaluations with Associate AD of Academic Services.
Illinois Impact One Year • Prepare end of semester reports and submit them to the Associate AD for Academic Services. • Establish summer academic support plans for returning students and prepare for New Student Registration and orientation timeline for new students. • Cooperatively set annual goals with Associate AD of Academic Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Counseling or Sport Management or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in athletic academic counseling and/or higher education, preferably with Men's/Women's Basketball student-athletes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.
- Championship Mindset and Expectations: • Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff; • Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience; • Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations; • Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values; • Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays; and • Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/19/2024. Starting salary is $50,000, salary commensurate with experience.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 5, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
DIA believes that athletics provides a forum to bring together people across all spectra of identities. We are committed to welcoming, affirming, and celebrating students, coaches, staff, and spectators of all races and ethnicities, sexes, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and abilities. DIA's mission is to unify, develop, inspire, and achieve. It is no mistake that "Unify" is our first priority, a priority which requires a level of empathy and respect to create a culture of community, inclusivity, and belonging. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a part of who we are and a standard that we are all responsible for upholding.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1025972
Job Category: Education & Student Services
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