Consultant-Ath Counselor | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile monitor the academic performance and eligibility of assigned student athletes to ensure compliance with institutional standards and NCAA requirements; provide counsel to student athletes regarding academics and life skills; act as liaison among coaches, teaching faculty, staff, and student athletes; work collaboratively with other units across campus in efforts to effectively assist student athletes.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Consultant-Ath Counselor is distinguished from the Consultant-Academic Counselor profile by the support of academic persistence and success for student athletes and the interaction and knowledge of NCAA regulations and requirements.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Monitor the academic performance and eligibility of assigned student athletes to ensure compliance with institutional standards and NCAA requirements. 2. Provide counsel to assigned student athletes regarding academic requirements of NCAA student athletes and OSU students. 3. Gather information qualitative and quantitative data during each term from teaching faculty, tutors, and study facilitators regarding current academic progress throughout the term. 4. Collaborate with other units on campus in providing academic support for student athletes. 5. Act as liaison among coaches, teaching faculty, staff, and student athletes. 6. Meet with prospective student athletes and their family members to discuss the services provided by our office. 7. Develops and implements intervention strategies designed to improve academic success and student persistence by providing individualized support and success counseling for students experiencing academic difficulty. 8. Actively recruits students through participation in University and College-sponsored orientations and events by communicating with prospective students via appointments, email and orientation sessions.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures; the ability to apply that knowledge in complex, difficult, and/or unprecedented situations. Decisions generally only affect job or specific functional area. Decisions impact: • Functions across the University • Department • Direct team • Donors and Alumni • Students/Parents

Accountability

Results are defined by management, division or college and university mission, vision and strategies; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. Positions in this profile typically do not supervise and do not have fiscal responsibilities.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit and University Wide to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. Collaborates and interacts Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions.

Typical Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or related field. 1-3 years of experience working with student athletes.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.