Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics Academic Services, that Athletics Academic Services Counselor provides comprehensive complex academic advisement, counseling, and proactive monitoring to student-athletes in assigned sports, in accordance with institutional and NCAA guidelines, rules, and regulations. Performs early warning grade checks and follow up with faculty and coaching staff as appropriate. Participates in Senior Recognition, Welcome Back, FACE, Student-Athlete Orientation meetings, and other recognition programs. Develops and teaches NCAA life skills and other workshop/seminars, and assists with special projects and initiatives, as assigned. Plans and develops creative solutions with integrative approaches across organization lines. Deals with complex and sensitive issues in reference to interpretations of NCAA rules and regulations. Uses independent judgement in addressing complex problems as appropriate. Develops solutions to individual student problems. Assists students in identifying their problems, thinking them through, evaluating them realistically, dealing with their aptitudes and abilities and related to their particular needs and circumstances, selecting suitable educational goals, and implementing corrective measures to alleviate skills deficiencies. Identify problems and alternative solutions available. Must formulate and verbalize this information with those present. May also plan, develop, and conduct Student Services related New Student Programs. Counselor serves as the admissions coordinator for student-athletes, conducting unofficial evaluations, working closely with the Athletics Compliance office, Admissions, coaches and prospective student-athletes. Coordinates and provides information on prospective student-athletes for the Exception Admits Committee. Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time:

40% Advising student-athletes, & Administering NCAA Rules and Regulations • Advise student-athletes on general education course selection, taking into account institutional graduation requirements along with NCAA regulations governing progress toward degree and continuing eligibility. Assist student-athletes in deciding on a major and guide them toward department faculty for major advisement. • Prepare reports at the end of each semester to determine NCAA and CSUF academic eligibility of assigned student-athletes, in conjunction with the Records representatives certifying NCAA progress towards degree requirements. • Provide proactive academic counseling and monitoring for all student-athletes in assigned sports, facilitating the development of study skills, such as note-taking, effective reading strategies, test preparation, and time management. Make referrals to campus resources for tutoring and/or other support services, as necessary. Communicate academic problems and concerns to coaching staff, and administration in a timely manner. • Review the academic preparation of incoming student-athletes, exception admits in particular, and determine the appropriate coursework and academic support services needed. • Work closely with coaching staff or assigned teams to administer and/or coordinate recruitment appointments for incoming student-athletes to explain academic support services and programs. • Develop solutions to individual student problems which represent integrative solutions comprising appropriate elements of all appropriate Student Services instructional programs. • Plans and develops creative solutions which integrate approaches across organizational lines. Deals with complex and sensitive issues in reference to interpretation NCAA rules and regulations. Uses independent judgement in addressing complex problems as appropriate. Develops solutions to individual student problems. • Assist students in identifying their problems, think them through, evaluate them realistically, deal with their aptitudes and abilities and related to their particular needs and circumstances, select suitable educational goals, and implement corrective measures to alleviate skills and deficiencies. • Perform Early Warning Grade Checks and follows up with faculty and coaching staff as appropriate. Essential

25% Administers admission process for student-athletes • Administer admissions process for student-athletes, collaborating with Admissions and coaching staffs. • Works closely with Admissions contact and evaluates unofficial transcripts to ensure prospective student-athletes are meeting CSUF admission requirements and communicates information with coaching staffs. • Receives and processes official transcripts for prospective student-athletes with the Admissions office • Provides information on prospective student-athletes for the Exceptions Committee. Essential

25% Provides AAS Counseling & support to the DEGREE program • Assist student-athletes in attaining their academic and career goals through proactive academic support monitoring. • Review academic progress and guide students with prioritizing assignments and responsibilities. • Educate on time management, organization, and study skills, as well as, reading strategies and test-taking strategies. • Communicate with daily and/or weekly reports to coaching staffs on student progress in their classes as well as the DEGREE (Division I, Eligibility, Graduation, Retention, Engage & Empower) study time. • Support Tutors and mentors as needed Essential

5% Senior Recognition, Welcome Back, FACE, Student-Athlete Orientation meetings, and other recognition programs. Essential

5% OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Essential

About Cal State University Fullerton - Athletics Academic Services Department

Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program. It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence,... free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

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