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New River Community College

Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes

New River Community College, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Position Title: Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes Position Number: A05325 FLSA: Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week: 35 Department: Academic Advising Student Athletics Campus: Rose Hill Work Arrangement: Onsite Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Information: Fordham University is seeking to fill the Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes role within the Office of Student-Athletic Advising. The successful candidate will provide holistic support to Fordham NCAA student-athletes to fulfill academic potential and progress toward degree completion. Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Student Success, the Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Director of Support for Student Athletes is responsible for leading and implementing day-to-day operations for the Office of Student-Athletic Advising and collaborating with various colleges and schools to support student success. The Director is a key liaison between academic areas and Fordham's Office of University Athletics. Essential Functions

Leads the office in meeting its mission of providing holistic support to student-athletes; identifies strategic goals and vision for the office; implements initiatives to support these goals, and regularly assesses the success of initiatives. Develops proactive and reactive strategies, drawing on best practices and informed by Fordham's context, to ensure robust support for student-athletes. Leads implementation of the Fordham Hub (powered by Salesforce) to provide wraparound student support and identify and prioritize students who would benefit from intervention and support; assists in developing programs focused on strengthening retention and graduate rates for student-athletes. Ensures close collaboration among the student-athletic advising team, the Fordham College Advising Center, and the Gabelli School of Business deans to support student progress and success. Facilitates the review of the academic performance of student-athletes to ensure that the university complies with NCAA and conference requirements (NCAA Certification). Assist with required NCAA reporting, APR, and GSR, etc. Creates and maintains academic benchmarks to share with campus leadership. Develops and maintains close relationships with coaches and other individuals in the Office of University Athletics; as needed, shares information to ensure effective student support; identifies and assigns staff to liaison positions in the Office of University Athletics. Supervises staff in the Office of Student-Athletic Advising and is responsible for the Office's budget. Responds to regular inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and other administrators concerning academic and course-related issues. Understands and complies with all FERPA regulations and maintains appropriate confidentiality. Participates in recruiting sessions with prospective student-athletes and their families during official on-campus visits; assists with special events and honors ceremonies for these students. Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions. Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field required Minimum of 5 years of experience with academic support programming for student-athletes in an NCAA intercollegiate environment, preferably at a Division 1 institution, with progressive responsibilities. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity with best practices in student-athlete support and success and working with a varied, diverse population of students. Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA regulations. Proficiency in (or ability to quickly learn) common software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite. Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, organize, prioritize, and work collaboratively. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Understanding of and commitment to furthering the Catholic Jesuit mission in liberal arts higher education. Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Banner, Salesforce, TEAMWORKS, Degree Works NCAA Applications and web management systems a plus. Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $110,000 Maximum Starting Salary: $126,000 Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Posting Information

Posting Number: A973P Number of Vacancies: 1 Start Date: ASAP Posting Date: 10/28/2025 Special Instructions

EEO Statement: Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity: Sitting — Nearly Continuously; Repetitive Hand Motion (typing) — Nearly Continuously; Hearing, Listening, Talking — Nearly Continuously; Standing — Seldom; Walking — Seldom; Running — Not Required; Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling — Not Required; Climbing stairs — Not Required; Climbing ladders — Not Required; Reaching overhead — Not Required; Pulling, pushing — Not Required; Shoveling — Not Required; Lifting – up to 20 pounds — Not Required; Lifting – up to 50 pounds — Not Required; Lifting – over 50 pounds — Not Required. Work Environment: Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Documents Needed to Apply

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