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Fordham University is seeking a Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes to oversee academic support for NCAA athletes, ensuring their academic success and compliance with NCAA regulations.

Responsibilities: Lead and implement operations for student-athletic advising, develop strategies for student-athlete support, ensure compliance with NCAA requirements, and supervise advising staff.

Skills: Experience in academic support for student-athletes, familiarity with NCAA regulations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher Education or a related field, minimum 5 years of experience in an NCAA environment, and at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

Location: New York, New York, USA

Compensation: $110000 - $126000 / Annually

Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes

Academic Advising Student Athletics, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission  for 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 its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the  Employee 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.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Student Success, the Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Director of Support for Student Athletes is responsible for leading and implementing day-to-day operations for the Office of Student-Athletic Advising in their mission of providing holistic support for Fordham NCAA student-athletes to fulfill their academic potential and make progress toward degree completion.

The Director works collaboratively with the Fordham College Advising Center and advising staff in the Gabelli School of Business and academic administrators in other colleges and schools at Fordham. The Director is a key liaison between the academic areas and Fordham’s Office of University Athletics.

Essential Functions        

• Leads the office in meeting its mission of providing holistic support to student-athletes; identifies strategic goals and vision for the office; implements initiatives to support these goals, and regularly assesses the success of initiatives.
• Develops proactive and reactive strategies, drawing on best practices and informed by Fordham’s context, to ensure robust support for student-athletes.
• Leads implementation of the Fordham Hub (powered by Salesforce) to provide wraparound student support and identify and prioritize students who would benefit from intervention and support; assists in developing programs focused on strengthening retention and graduate rates for student-athletes.
• Ensures close collaboration among the student-athletic advising team, the Fordham College Advising Center, and the Gabelli School of Business deans to support student progress and success.
• Facilitates the review of the academic performance of student-athletes to ensure that the university complies with NCAA and conference requirements (NCAA Certification).
• Assist with required NCAA reporting, APR, and GSR, etc.
• Creates and maintains academic benchmarks to share with campus leadership.
• Develops and maintains close relationships with coaches and other individuals in the Office of University Athletics; as needed, shares information to ensure effective student support; identifies and assigns staff to liaison positions in the Office of University Athletics.
• Supervises staff in the Office of Student-Athletic Advising and is responsible for the Office’s budget.
• Responds to regular inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and other administrators concerning academic and course-related issues. Understands and complies with all FERPA regulations and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Participates in recruiting sessions with prospective student-athletes and their families during official on-campus visits; assists with special events and honors ceremonies for these students.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities  

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with academic support programming for student- athletes in an NCAA intercollegiate environment, preferably at a Division 1 institution, with progressive responsibilities.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Familiarity with best practices in student-athlete support and success and working with a varied, diverse population of students.
• Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Proficiency in (or ability to quickly learn) common software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, organize, prioritize, and work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of and commitment to furthering the Catholic Jesuit mission in liberal arts higher education.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Banner, Salesforce, TEAMWORKS, Degree Works,
• NCAA Applications and web management systems a plus.

Minimum Starting Salary: $110,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $126,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/10177

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories