Student Athlete Services Advisor I

Job ID:

297134

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Student Athlete Services - Academics

Job Summary

This professional academic advising position is responsible for assisting student-athletes by providing comprehensive academic advising and support service programs. Oversee academic support for various teams as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Services. Responsibilities would include being up to date on Georgia Southern, Sun Belt, and NCAA rules and regulations in regards to the academics of student-athletes. Will be responsible for providing various reports that tracks the eligibility of each student-athletes, progress towards degree, and progress to towards graduation.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized academic support plans for high-achieving and at-risk student-athletes and communicate plans with SAS leadership and coaching staff
• For advisors with a Learning Specialist caseload, provide targeted support to 15-20 students with documented academic challenges in place of sport-specific assignments
• Coordinate regularly with athletics administration, coaches, faculty, and campus partners regarding student-athlete academic progress
• Monitor academic eligibility in accordance with NCAA, Sun Belt Conference, and university policies
• Support recruiting efforts by providing prospective student-athletes and families with academic information
• Track weekly grades for assigned students, meet bi-weekly with coaches, and supervise assigned evening study halls
• Meet consistently with new freshmen, transfers, and students below a 3.0 GPA to review academic performance and progress
• Collaborate with advising units on academic schedules, major changes, transfer credit evaluations, and degree-progress audits
• Maintain accurate records for progress-toward-degree requirements, NCAA eligibility, and SAS documentation expectations
• Meet annual KPI benchmarks and manage assigned functional areas such as student worker oversight, tutoring/mentoring programs, committee liaison roles, awards/recognition, special projects, or the Honorary Coach Program

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$46,513 - $50,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Understanding of campus resources available to students
• Understanding of advisement theory and practices

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated ability to utilize advisor resources at a basic level as required
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work alongside other campus resources

Apply Before Date

May 11, 2026

Application review may begin on April 15, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.