Athletics Academic Advisor

Binghamton, New York, 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.