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Athletics Academic Counselor
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Position Number: 5917731
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Athletics Academic Counselor

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 1/14/2025 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
Provides academic advisement for prospective, current, and former students within a specified undergraduate academic department or equivalent unit of a college. Assist University College in assesses academic level, attends to student academic inquiries, assists in the resolution of individual academic problems, and advises on academic program changes. Advises and assists students in the development of academic plans and class schedules Analyzes applications, transfer evaluations, and transcripts for entry and exit from the university. Develops and maintains appropriate files and records.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Required Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in education, counseling, behavioral science, or related field and one year of work experience in academic advising, teaching or in a student services environment, or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience in which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained (see below). Master's degree preferred. Good oral and written communications skills, along with good organizational skills required. Requires basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers, including word processing.

Equivalencies: A bachelor's degree in education, counseling, behavioral science, or related field and one year of work experience in academic advising, teaching or in a student services environment OR a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two or more years of work experience in academic advising, teaching or in a student services environment OR a Master's degree or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer academic advising and/or higher education administration experience. Division I experience preferred. Familiar with student information systems, i.e., BANNER, SIS+. Knowledge of NCAA/MEAC rules and regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments. Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion. Records maintenance skills.Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.