Athletics Academic Advisor / Education Support Specialist II

About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students and 42,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Athletics Academic Advisor / Education Support Specialist II (T0005). The Academic Advisor supports the academic success, retention, and graduation of NCAA Division I student-athletes. This position works with the Director of Athletic Academic Services to provide academic advising, monitor academic progress, coordinate learning support services, and collaborate with coaches, faculty, and campus partners to promote student-athlete achievement while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies. 

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Academic Advising & Student Support

·   Provide academic counseling and support to assigned student-athlete populations.

·   Assist student-athletes with course selection, degree planning, registration, and academic goal setting.

·   Monitor academic progress toward degree completion and NCAA eligibility requirements.

·   Conduct regular meetings with student-athletes to review academic performance and address challenges.

·   Refer student-athletes to appropriate campus resources, including tutoring, writing centers, counseling services, and career development programs.

Academic Monitoring

·   Track attendance, assignment completion, and academic performance through communication with faculty and student-athletes.

·   Review midterm and semester grades to identify students requiring academic intervention.

·   Develop and implement individualized academic success plans for at-risk student- athletes.

·   Maintain accurate academic records and documentation.

Academic Support Programming

·   Coordinate study hall programs and academic support services.

·   Assist with the recruitment, training, and supervision of tutors and academic mentors.

·   Support transition programming for first-year and transfer student-athletes.

·   Participate in student-athlete development initiatives focused on time management, study skills, and academic achievement.

Collaboration & Communication

·   Maintain effective working relationships with coaches, faculty, academic departments, and campus administrators.

·   Communicate academic progress and concerns to coaches in accordance with institutional and NCAA guidelines.

·   Participate in departmental meetings and student success initiatives.

·   Represent the athletics academic services office at university and athletics events as needed.

Compliance & Record Management

·   Ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional academic policies and regulations.

·   Assist with eligibility certification processes and academic reporting requirements.

·   Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.

·   Prepare reports and academic assessments as requested.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

·   Demonstrated commitment to student development and academic success.

·   Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

·   Ability to work with diverse populations.

·   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems.

·   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

·   Strong advising and relationship-building skills.

·   Ability to motivate and support student-athletes.

·   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·   Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping abilities.

·   Ability to analyze academic performance data and recommend interventions.

·   Commitment to student success, academic integrity, and NCAA compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

·   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred. Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or a related field is strongly preferred.

·   Experience working with college students, student-athletes, academic support programs, advising, tutoring, mentoring, or student success initiatives.

·   Familiarity with NCAA rules and eligibility requirements.

·   Experience in intercollegiate athletics or higher education.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in pay band 3, limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours maximum per work year. The anticipated hourly range for this position will be $25.93 - $29.63. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.  EOE/AA

Application Instruction:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 10/16/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.