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\ \ Academic Counselor - Football\ \ Department: 3670001110 K-State Athletics Inc (Agcy)\ Job no: 517058\ Employment type: Athletics\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Academic Advising / Support, Administrative / Professional, Student Affairs / Services, Athletics\ Pay Grade: 001\ \ \ About This Role:\ K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an ACADEMIC COUNSELOR--FOOTBALL, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.\ \ An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

• Advise student-athletes from Football & Volleyball on such matters as course and major selections, class attendance, academic priorities, grades, NCAA eligibility, and career opportunities. Develop and maintain academic records and reports, as it relates to matriculation status, classroom attendance, review of academic and satisfactory progress, as well as APR projections of assigned team(s) on semester and annual basis. Serve as point of contact with respective coaching staffs as it relates to academic performance of student-athletes on assigned teams; Serve as liaison between student athletes\' campus advisor to ensure course schedules/grad plans are consistent with the student athlete\'s educational goals, degree requirements and required NCAA benchmarks.
• Assess academic needs for student-athletes. Assist with evaluation of each student athlete\'s academic skills and aid in the development of an academic plan, including study skill techniques, time management and related academic information. Work closely with Specialized Learning/Tutorial Program staff to assign weekly study hall requirements, regular study, and tutor sessions for student-athletes. Supervise tutorial services for assigned students one night a week. Must maintain absolute professionalism and confidentiality to instill confidence in student athletes, so that at-risk student athletes are comfortable discussing their needs.
• Serve as point of contact with respective sport program(s) and administrators as it relates to academic performance and eligibility status of student-athletes on assigned teams. Serve as liaison between student athletes, campus advisors, faculty and academic departments. Work closely with registrar and admissions contacts as it relates to evaluation of prospective student athletes. Use of effective oral and written communication.
• Assist with creation and execution of educational programming for new student-athletes (i.e. academic integrity, summer bridge, etc.). Assist with onboarding and training of new interns. Participate in on-campus recruiting activities. Communicate to student-athletes availability of various campus and community resources.

\ Why Join Us:\ K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with student-athletes and wants to become a member of our staff to help advance our Student Athlete Services Program through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.\ \ Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-Stat, our supporters and each other.\ \ For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com\ \ For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/\ \ The 2021 annual survey by Forbes magazine, \"America\'s Best Employers by State List{target="blank" rel="noopener"}\", finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 3 employers in the state and is the best university employer in Kansas.\ \ Manhattan was ranked # 19 in \"Best Small Cities (under 75,000 population) in the U.S. by NerdWallet.com for Quality of Life, Economic Health, and Affordability while Livability.com named Manhattan the #1 College Town in America in 2018. K-State Athletics is also a proud member of the Big 12 Conference.\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="blank" rel="noopener"}\ \ What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\ Minimum Qualifications:

Master\'s Degree in higher education, academic advising, college student development, sport management, or field related to e