Academic Advisor for Athletics
Southeastern Louisiana University
Location
Hammond, Louisiana
Quick overview
The successful candidate will assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the academic support program for student-athletes. This includes creating effective strategies to address the needs of at-risk student populations.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required, while a master's degree is preferred. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations in Division 1 Athletics is also required.
Job description
- Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
- Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Athletics invites applications for the position of Academic Counselor for Athletics.
- The successful candidate will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Support Services in developing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the academic support program for student athletes.
- The broad purpose of this position is to assist in providing a well-rounded academic program for all student-athletes while creating effective strategies to address the needs of the at-risk population.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree from an accredited university.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations in Division 1 Athletics
Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume/Vita Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired) Names and contact information for 3 references Posting Close Date May 26, 2026 Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
How To Apply
Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.