Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. 

A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Sport Management, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or similar database programs.  
• Total commitment to adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. 
• Attention to detail is of utmost importance.  Strong communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Compliance with all NCAA, conference, and San Diego State University rules, policies, and procedures is of paramount importance to the university.  All position responsibilities should be carried out in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.
• Two or more years in NCAA Athletics compliance, certification, and/or academic support if an applicant does not have a Master's or post graduate degree is preferred.
• Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in admissions is preferred.
• Ability to evaluate transcripts for admissions and initial eligibility purposes.  
• Knowledge of NCAA initial eligibility and continuing degree progress requirements.  
• Ability to work with various constituencies in a professional manner.