Athletic Academic Advisor

Job Description:

Athletic Academic Advisor

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under the general supervision, the Athletic Academic Advisor provides holistic academic support for all NCAA Division I CSUN student-athletes in conjunction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the NCAA Academic Eligibility of multiple athletic teams. This includes course selection, graduation planning, academic progress checking, communication of major requirements, referral to campus resources, and knowledge of campus policies for incoming and continuing student-athletes

• Athletic Academic Advisement
• Provide and Coordinate Academic Support (Academic Support Plan development, coordinate with Athletic Academic Support Coordinator and Coaches, provide Academic Specialist meetings, provide referrals, review Matador Achievement Center (MAC) analytics daily/weekly, review Education Advisory Board (EAB) Professor Progress Reports, etc.)
• Responsible for NCAA Academic Eligibility for assigned teams (Understanding Initial eligibility requirements, conduct academic recruiting meetings, provide eligibility projections, participate in eligibility certification process, etc.)
• Collaborate with CSUN faculty and staff, and CSUN Athletic Department staff, coaches, and administration.
• Keep all student files/documents updated and accurate, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
• A Master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
• Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of academic advising principles, degree requirements, graduation planning, campus policies, and student support resources within an equity-minded environment.
• Knowledge of NCAA initial and continuing academic eligibility requirements, eligibility projections, recruiting meetings, certification processes, and applicable institutional policies.
• Skill in developing academic support plans, reviewing academic analytics and professor progress reports, identifying student needs, making referrals, and maintaining accurate student records.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, athletic administrators, and campus partners while handling sensitive academic information with accuracy and professionalism.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 3082 / Student Services Professional II / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $5083 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $5083 - $7228 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through September 30, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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Advertised: Sep 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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