Typical Duties

Coordinate academic advising for at least two Division l varsity teams; Work with the Compliance office and Records & Registration to monitor and ensure the eligibility of the student-athletes; Monitor academic progress of the student-athletes and update coaches; Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course stay at VCU as required by the NCAA; Work with student-athletes on major choice and career planning utilizing major maps and other resources; Work with student-athletes on strategies to enhance their overall success; Teach at least one section per year of UNIV1 or UNIV2 courses; Identify at risk student-athletes and make appropriate referrals; Meet with prospective student-athletes, families, and coaches; Some work assignments and/or event participation will require weekend and/or evening hours; and Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• An advanced degree, or education and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree;
• Experience working with student-athletes at a large, diverse, urban, NCAA Division l university;
  Must have thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes towards academic achievement;
• Experience in academic advising in a culturally diverse university environment with student-athletes of varying academic levels;
• Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a member at VCU.

Preferred Hiring Standards:

• A Master's degree in social work, counseling, higher education administration, sport leadership, humanities or related area;
• Multilingual skills are desirable;
• Personal student-athlete collegiate experience;
• Experience working in a university student-athlete support services or other related support activity; and
• Experience teaching and/or leading workshops.