ASSISTANT ACADEMIC COUNSELOR - POST-GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with a caseload of student-athletes to facilitate the development of academic and time

management skills.

• Support Academic Counselors in efforts to aid in the retention, development, and graduation of

student-athletes.

• Monitor and document student-athlete weekly academic progress as it pertains to NCAA, Big

Ten, and institutional guidelines.

• Identify and evaluate student-athlete needs for additional academic resources.

• Effectively supervise student-athletes in study hall/academic practice while maintaining a

positive, effective learning environment for all students.

• Assist with the scholarship textbook distribution process.

• Assist with end of term grade finalization and reporting procedures.

• Participate in, arrange, and host recruiting sessions with prospective student-athletes.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the holistic approach to academic support for student-athletes.

• Demonstrate and understand the importance of maintaining an unwavering commitment to

protecting the integrity of the institution and department.

• Thoroughly understand NCAA progress toward degree requirements for student-athletes and

how they impact APR and GSR.

• Understand the importance of timely, effective communication with coaches and professors.

• Understand proactive outreach to campus departments, organizations, faculty, and staff to

facilitate a positive working relationship.