Athletics Academic Advisor

Job Description:

Budget title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151

The Division of Athletics at Binghamton University seeks two dedicated and student-centered Academic Advisors to support the academic success, retention, and holistic development of Division I student-athletes. These roles blend traditional academic advising responsibilities with innovative student-athlete services programming, ensuring compliance with NCAA standards while fostering leadership, career readiness, and personal growth. These positions report to the Associate Director of Athletics-NCAA Compliance and Student Services. The Athletics Academic Advisors support our student-athletes in multiple ways:

• Provide comprehensive academic advising to assigned Division I student-athletes, including course selection, degree planning, and progress toward graduation
• Monitor academic performance and eligibility in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
• Collaborate with coaches, faculty, and campus partners to support student-athlete success
• Design and implement structured academic support plans for at-risk student-athletes
• Facilitate study halls, academic workshops, and learning strategy sessions
• Maintain accurate and confidential academic records and reports
• Assist with all aspects of NCAA academic eligibility
• Assist in coordinating and executing programming focused on leadership development, career readiness and life skills
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to provide opportunities and initiatives that support student-athlete growth

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

• Ability to build rapport with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds
• A problem-solving and proactive advising approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic athletics environment
• Commitment to holistic student development and well-being

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Experience working with students
• Interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Sports Management, or a related field
• Experience working with student-athletes or within an athletics academic support unit
• Experience in Division I athletics academic advising or student-athlete development programming
• Familiarity with degree audit systems and academic tracking software
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:

Internal Applications by: June 9, 2026

External Applications: Open until filled

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- Resume
- Cover letter and
- Contact information for three professional references.

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