Athletic Academic Counselor
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA, LA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
01732
Division
Athletics
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Control Number
8953 & 8919
Description
Benefits
Job Summary
This position serves as an academic counselor offering academic support
services to student-athletes.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Athletic
Academics, and the Director of Athletic Academics.
The duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Maintaining the highest standard of integrity through compliance with all
University, Sun Belt Conference and NCAA rules and regulations
Responsible for identifying and addressing the academic needs of student-
athletes in the sports assigned, by providing, or arranging for the
provision of, academic support services
Maintaining accurate and complete records on assigned student-athletes
Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes throughout the
academic year, to include:
Providing academic counseling assistance in the areas of course selection and registration for student-athletes assigned to this position
Monitoring and approving classes to be added/dropped by assigned student-athletes, including counseling students about such matters
Reviewing and approving curriculum/major changes processed by assigned student athletes, including counseling students about such matters
Assisting student-athletes to understand the nature and purpose of a
University education and guide student-athletes toward individual
responsibility, to include directing the student-athlete to:
Become familiar with University policies, registration procedures and regulations
Utilize all of the University's resources
Obtain information about numerous academic programs available
Assume responsibility for planning and monitoring his or her academic progress
Develop a sense of belonging within the University
Communicating regularly with the Interim Director of the Student Success
Center, Coordinator of Academic Counseling, the Assistant Director of
Athletics for Academic and Compliance, and the Head Coach (or designee)
regarding academic programming and the academic and eligibility status of
assigned student-athletes
Communicating with advisors and faculty as needed in order to provide
appropriate support to student-athletes
Reviewing academic credentials of prospective student-athletes and
providing recommendations to the coaching staff
Meeting with prospective student-athletes, parents and others during
regular office hours and occasional weekends during heavy recruiting
periods
Coordinate the NCAA Academic Performance Program
Other duties include:
Keeping up-to-date information on Department, University, Sun Belt
Conference and NCAA policies and bylaws
Serving as referral agent to other University services
Attending staff meetings and participating in appropriate professional
development and office activities
Assisting in coordination of Supervised Study and Mentoring Programs
Performing other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, Master's degree in a related
field is preferred. Professional experience in intercollegiate athletics is
desirable, direct experience with academic counseling is ideal. Excellent
communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work
occasional nights and weekends is required.
Supplemental Information
Employees are eligible for a full benefits package (health, dental, vision,
life, retirement, leave, etc.) ULM offers a wide range of employee benefits.
Read here for more information regarding benefits.
Employer
University of Louisiana Monroe
Address
700 University Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana, 71209
Phone
318-342-5140
Website
https:// www. ulm.edu
