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Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Student-Athlete Academic Adviser. Based in the Morgan Academic Center and reporting to the Director for Football Academic Support Services, the adviser coordinates academic support and counseling for assigned football student-athletes. The role tracks academic progress and eligibility, communicates with coaching staff and athletic administration, and teaches a section of the student-athlete first-year seminar course.

Highlights

Coordinate academic support and counseling services for assigned football student-athletes.
Track and monitor student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.
Communicate academic progress to coaching staff, athletic administration, and the MAC Director.
Teach one section of the student-athlete first-year seminar course.
Refer student-athletes to appropriate University resources as needed.
Meet with prospective student-athletes and families during the recruiting process.
Evening and weekend hours required for study hall and recruiting.
Maintain strict adherence to NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations.
Master's degree in counselor education, college student personnel, psychology, social work, education, or a related field preferred, with 1+ years of relevant experience.
Salary range $49,188 - $71,340 plus a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Student Athlete Academic Adviser position in the Morgan Academic Center (MAC) reports to the Director for Football Academic Support Services. The MAC is an academic support unit that provides services to student-athletes and reports directly to the Vice-President and Dean for Undergraduate Education. This job will be filled as an Intermediate Professional.

The responsibilities include the following:

Coordinate the academic support and counseling services for assigned football student-athletes which involves tracking and monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility
Communicate student-athlete academic progress to coaching staffs, athletic administration, and the MAC Director
Teach one section of the student-athlete first-year seminar course (part of the Penn State Alumni Association First-Year Enrichment Program)
Refer student-athletes to other appropriate University resources, as needed
Meet with prospective student-athletes and families throughout the recruiting process
Perform additional duties as assigned by the MAC Director and Director of Football Academics (these duties require frequent collaboration with the MAC Associate Director, MAC Assistant Director, and numerous University staff that supports students)
Evening and weekend hours will be required (study hall program and recruiting)

The position must maintain strict adherence to NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations affecting the sport and the University.

Qualifications:

Have a degree preferably in counselor education, college student personnel, psychology, social work, education, higher education administration, or a related discipline.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSMaster's Degree1+ years of relevant

experienceRequired Certifications:None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESThis position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The responsibilities include the following:

Coordinate the academic support and counseling services for assigned football student-athletes which involves tracking and monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility
Communicate student-athlete academic progress to coaching staffs, athletic administration, and the MAC Director
Teach one section of the student-athlete first-year seminar course (part of the Penn State Alumni Association First-Year Enrichment Program)
Refer student-athletes to other appropriate University resources, as needed
Meet with prospective student-athletes and families throughout the recruiting process
Perform additional duties as assigned by the MAC Director and Director of Football Academics (these duties require frequent collaboration with the MAC Associate Director, MAC Assistant Director, and numerous University staff that supports students)
Evening and weekend hours will be required (study hall program and recruiting)

The position must maintain strict adherence to NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations affecting the sport and the University.

Qualifications:

Have a degree preferably in counselor education, college student personnel, psychology, social work, education, higher education administration, or a related discipline.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSMaster's Degree1+ years of relevant

experienceRequired Certifications:None

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

EEO IS THE LAW

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PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

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