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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - **Company:** Penn State University - **Location:** State College, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $49,188.0 - $71,340.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Document Management Systems - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08a05972cc30fdb2 ## About the Role Master's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. ## Description The Student Athlete Adviser/Tutorial Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive academic advising, academic progress tracking, development, and eligibility of student-athletes within an assigned sport; collaborates with coaches, faculty, and college academic advisers on progress towards degree completion and graduation; teaches first year courses; develops and delivers academic support or enrichment programs., The successful candidate will: * Provide academic guidance and support to student-athletes within assigned teams in order to ensure their success and development; advise student athletes and refer to additional support services as needed * Recruit, hire, and train qualified tutors to provide effective tutoring and supplemental instruction for students in various courses * Assess and provide individualized academic support plans in collaboration with tutorial staff and learning services staff to address individual student goals, needs, and learning challenges * Supervision of part-time staff * Engage tutors in frequent professional development opportunities * Communicate student-athlete academic progress to coaching staff, athletic administration, and MAC Director * Partner with Athletics Compliance Office and the Registrar's office for eligibility verification and degree audit processes; coordinate and review transfer credit evaluation process for incoming and continuing student-athletes * Monitor and track Graduate Success Rates (GSR) and Academic Progress Rate (APR) metrics to ensure compliance with NCAA standards and institutional benchmarks * Implement comprehensive weekly and bi-weekly grade reporting systems to track and monitor student athletes' academic progress in all classes throughout the semester * Gather and analyze data on graduation, academic performance, and program success outcomes to inform decision-making and program improvements * Monitor continued eligibility in accordance with University, Big Ten, and NCAA regulations and policies; interpret degree, University, and NCAA requirements; apply knowledge of requirements when evaluating student progress * Partner and collaborate with coaches, faculty, and college academic advisers; provide updates on academic progress towards degree completion and graduation * Work collaboratively with tutorial staff and learning services staff to coordinate comprehensive academic support services * Proactively identify roadblocks to offer solutions for the challenges faced by student athletes in order to promote both academic and athletic success * Assist individuals in the development of career-life plans that include the exploration of career identity and career possibilities, the formulation of career development goals, and the development of skills and strategies for achieving career goals * Deliver academic support or enrichment programs including study hall, life skills programs, awards programs, bridge programs, and new student orientations; facilitate workshops and informational sessions; ensure all academic support services align with institutional and NCAA compliance requirements * Provide crisis intervention and referral services for student athletes facing academic or personal challenges * Meet with prospective student-athletes and families during the recruiting process; promote academic success programs and opportunities * Teach first year courses; develop and design curriculum and learning objectives; evaluate student performance and assign grades * Maintain comprehensive, confidential student records and documentation systems in full compliance with FERPA, ADA, and institutional privacy policies * May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management ## Related Videos - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Same Tower, New Confusion: The Tower of Babel 2.0](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100101-same-tower-new-confusion-the-tower-of-babel-2-0) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Building an AI-Ready Content Lake: Scaling RAG and Document AI Beyond Demos](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1977-building-an-ai-ready-content-lake-scaling-rag-and-document-ai-beyond-demos) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria)