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Penn State University

Academic Counselor

Penn State University, University Park, Alabama, United States,


JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The

Academic Counselor

position in the

Morgan Academic Center (MAC)

reports to the Associate Director. 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.

The Academic Counselor's responsibilities include the following:

Coordinate the academic support and counseling services for assigned 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 Director and Associate Director (these duties require frequent collaboration with the MAC Associate Director, MAC Assistant Director, and numerous University staff that support students).

Evening and weekend hours will be required (study hall program and recruiting).

Education and experience:

Minimally requires a Master's degree, preferably in counselor education, college student personnel, psychology, social work, education, higher education administration, or a related discipline or higher plus one (1) year of related experience.

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

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $46,400.00 - $67,300.00.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

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