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Auburn University

Academic Counselor- Auburn Athletics

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $40K - $78K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring an Academic Counselor for Auburn Athletics. The role involves supporting student-athletes' academic success and NCAA eligibility by monitoring academic progress, coordinating individualized academic plans, and collaborating with coaches, advisors, and families to ensure student-athletes meet academic and compliance requirements.

Highlights

  • Track and monitor student-athletes' academic progress and NCAA eligibility benchmarks.

  • Counsel student-athletes on retention of athletic eligibility and graduation requirements.

  • Create, coordinate, and monitor individualized academic plans based on student needs and goals.

  • Analyze academic support effectiveness and intervene with data-driven strategies.

  • Participate in athletic certification meetings with compliance and registrar offices.

  • Manage operations including student orientations, scholarships, technology platforms, and supervise graduate assistants.

  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Business, Sports Management, or related field; higher levels require additional experience or advanced degrees.

  • Desired qualifications include advanced degrees, knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules, experience with Division I student-athletes, and strong counseling skills.

  • Salary range is $39,910 to $77,680 annually.

  • Position falls under Athletic Student Services and reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.