About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The Assistant Academic Counselor will be supervised by an Associate Director of Academic Success with the primary responsibility of meeting with an assigned caseload of student-athletes to develop and improve academic skills and contribute to the development and maintenance of objective-based study hall plans. Duties related to the role include, but are not limited to:
Essential Functions
- Assist student-athletes in setting and tracking manageable weekly objectives.
- Monitor and document weekly progress and NCAA eligibility.
- Collaborate with other Academic Success staff in strategy and management of student-athlete academic support and objective-based study hall plans.
- Serve as secondary academic counselor to one or more Olympic Sport teams and assigned Football and Men’s Basketball student-athletes.
- Assist Associate Director of Learning Enhancement with tutor coordination.
- Create and communicate weekly reports to assigned coaching staff including but not limited to progress reports, grade reports, and appointment reports.
- Assist with semester registration advising for assigned student-athletes.
- Provide support with Student-Athlete Development special projects and programming.
- Participate in athletic certification and APR meetings with representatives from the registrar’s and compliance offices.
- Adhere to NCAA, University, and educational regulations.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree prior to the start date of appointment.
- Ability to work 37.5-40 hours per week and willing to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
- Interest in working in the field of collegiate athletics academic support.
- Previous experience within the field of education (i.e. academic advising, tutoring, teaching) and/or collegiate athletics.
- Understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Master’s degree.
- Proficient in all facets of Microsoft Office.
- Previous work with academically at-risk populations.
- Experience in collegiate athletics academic support, higher education, teaching, or a related field.
- Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.
- Experience working with a variety of technology platforms, preferably Teamworks.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment activity.
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
- Employment dates will be mid July 2024 - June 2025.
- This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Salary Information
$20.00 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.