Job Description

 

The Academic Advisor for Football shall be responsible in carrying out the supervision and direction of academics for the Northwest Mississippi Community College football team.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college/university, Administration/leadership experience preferred, prior academic advising experience preferred, four-year or community college experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct and supervise all aspects of academics for the NWCC football team.

2. Maintain a working knowledge of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) rules and regulations pertaining to eligibility, recruiting, etc.

3. Serve as an active member of the Senatobia Campus administrative and faculty team.

4. Maintain constant dialogue with faculty to insure academic success.

5. Assure that football student-athletes are adequately advised and registered for academic or career/technical instruction.

6. Assure that the classroom performance and progress toward graduation of all student-athletes is monitored and are satisfactory.

7. Work with four-year colleges and universities with proper documentation to assist student athletes with the transition after graduating from NWCC.

8. Serve as liaison between the NWCC faculty, football student-athletes, and coaching staffs.

9. Establish, monitor, and coordinate study labs and individual tutoring sessions.

10. Be accessible to visit with recruits as it relates to educational opportunities at NWCC.

11. Monitor class attendance for the student-athletes and update the coaching staffs.

12. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Vice President for Instruction.

13. Work closely with current academic advisor to ensure consistency in advising.

APPLICATION:

To apply, please attach and submit the following:

• Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Three (3) professional references

About us

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.”

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (www.sacscoc.org).

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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