Career Center

This is a full-time professional position within the Athletic Academic Support Office, a comprehensive support services unit for intercollegiate student-athletes. The academic advisor will work with football and a select Olympic sport. The successful candidate will create a supportive, positive atmosphere for student-athletes while providing academic counseling, and monitoring of academic progress as it pertains to the University and NCAA rules. This position will assist student-athletes in navigating their transition to the college experience as well as support the exploration of various educational pursuits.   

1. Provides pre-assessment of student-athletes' academic abilities and skills during their first semester of enrollment at TCU.

2. Provides specialized orientation programming for freshman/transfer student-athletes.

3. Provides academic advising to assigned pre-major student-athletes.

4. Works with assigned TCU Faculty/staff advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes with declared majors.

5. Monitors and tracks student-athlete academic progress.

6. Assists student-athletes in developing academic plans.

7. Monitors assignment of tutorial support.

8. Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration).

9. Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility.

10. Communicates student-athletes' academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches.

11. Provides information to student-athletes and coaches regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility.

12. Nominates students-athletes for NCAA, conference and institutional academic awards.

13. Assists in the completion of continuing eligibility certification.

14. Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel.

15. Assists with preparation of NCAA, Big 12 and institutional reports as assigned by the Director.

16. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports.

17. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs.

18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 2 years experience advising/counseling students in higher education or related field

• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules.