Academic Counselor - Athletics

🇺🇸 Auburn University, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $40K - $78K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 13th, 2026

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Auburn University is hiring an Academic Counselor - Athletics to support student-athletes in maintaining eligibility and achieving academic success. The role involves monitoring academic progress, creating individualized academic plans, ensuring compliance with NCAA requirements, and collaborating with coaches and other stakeholders to foster student-athlete development.

Highlights

Monitors academic progress and eligibility of football student-athletes.
Creates tailored academic plans based on individual student-athlete needs and goals.
Analyzes academic data and intervenes strategically to support student success.
Coordinates with coaches, compliance officers, and academic advisors to ensure NCAA eligibility compliance.
Manages operations such as orientations, scholarships, and supervision of graduate assistants.
Requires knowledge of NCAA academic continuing eligibility benchmarks and compliance standards.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in fields like psychology, counseling, education, or sports management, with experience levels varying from 0 to 4 years depending on degree level.
Salary ranges from USD $39,910 to $77,680 annually.
Supports student-athletes across 19 athletic teams, focusing on football.
Works within the Student-Athlete Support Services team dedicated to academic and social development.