Bryan Mannarino
Schenectady
Summary
Dynamic academic coordinator with extensive experience at the University at Albany, excelling in academic advising and student engagement. Proven track record in enhancing student-athlete success through innovative programs and critical thinking. Skilled in eligibility certification and tutoring coordination, fostering a supportive environment that promotes goal setting and academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Academic Services
University at Albany
Albany
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated, implemented, facilitated, oversaw, and evaluated all facets of the academic support service programs for assigned sport teams, including but not limited to, academic advising, providing educational programs, scheduling and monitoring study hall sessions, academic progress, tutoring and degree completion.
- Primary Athletic Academic Advisor for Football, Field Hockey, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Basketball.
- Initiated and supervised Peer Success Coaches program for student-athletes.
- Met with recruits in assigned sports to provide an overview of available academic services and effectively communicate the staff philosophy and mission.
- Collaborated with Athletic Compliance Services in eligibility certification and the continuing eligibility process.
- Assisted with University, Conference and NCAA nominations and awards.
- Developed FSP 100 College Success for the Student-Athlete and UNI 350 College Success for the Transfer Student-Athlete.
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement
Marist College
Poughkeepsie
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided academic support services for student athletes, including academic advising, study sessions, registration assistance, and referrals to campus services.
- Athletic Academic Advisor for Football, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving.
- Coordinated Peer Mentor Program for incoming freshman student-athletes.
- Served at tutoring coordinator for the office of Student-Athlete Enhancement.
- Participated in the monitoring of progress to graduation and NCAA eligibility of student athletes; communicated with head and assistant coaches regarding student progress and needs.
- Coordinated and oversaw nominations of student athletes for academic awards and honors.
Student-Athlete Academic Advisor/Pre Health and University Advisor
University at Albany
Albany
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Served as primary campus academic advisor to all incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes while the students were an intended major and then shifted to a secondary academic advisor role once the student-athlete declared into a major.
- Worked with student-athletes and traditional students in declaring or changing majors, reviewed the new degree requirements, and evaluated the impact on academic standing and trajectory implications.
- Designed and instructed a 1-credit First Year Experience Course College Success for the Student-Athlete for incoming student-athlete freshmen.
- Served as a Pre-Health Advisor for students interested in and applying to health professional school.
- Organized and conducted pre-health student programming workshops.
Academic Program Coordinator, School of Health Sciences
Excelsior College
Albany
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Monitored and reported adjunct faculty activity within courses and collaborated with Faculty Program Directors to address performance issues.
- Collaborated with the Associate Dean and Faculty Program Directors to address student appeals and complaints.
Academic Advisor, School of Business and Technology
Excelsior College
Albany
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Transitioned from Admissions Counselor to Academic Advisor and assisted adult students in multiple degree programs by phone, e-mail, fax, and personal interview.
- Evaluated transfer credit from transcripts and score reports from outside institutions.
- Reviewed curricula from academic partnerships to provide transfer guides to prospective students.
- Assisted students in receiving credit for a variety of approved previous learning accomplishments, from courses and college-level exams to professional and military training, health care credentials, and industry certifications.
Fitness Manager
Power Wellness
07.2010 - 04.2012
Corporate Wellness Center Manager
Blue Cross
09.2008 - 07.2010
Education
M.S. - Exercise Science and Health Promotion
California University of PA
California, PA01.2009
B.S. - Kinesiology: Sport Studies
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY01.2006
A.A. - Physical Education Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY01.2005
Skills
- Academic advising
- Tutoring coordination
- Eligibility certification
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
- Goal setting
Certification
- Athlete Marketing Essentials: NIL Certification, Front Office Sports Learning, 03/01/25
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification, USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, 05/01/21
- National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), Active Member, 2020-present
- NACADA/NCAA Academic Success and the Student-Athlete Online Course, National Academic Advising Association, 07/01/19
Timeline
Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Academic Services
University at Albany
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement
Marist College
08.2022 - 09.2023
Student-Athlete Academic Advisor/Pre Health and University Advisor
University at Albany
12.2017 - 08.2022
Academic Program Coordinator, School of Health Sciences
Excelsior College
03.2015 - 11.2017
Academic Advisor, School of Business and Technology
Excelsior College
10.2013 - 03.2015
Fitness Manager
Power Wellness
07.2010 - 04.2012
Corporate Wellness Center Manager
Blue Cross
09.2008 - 07.2010
M.S. - Exercise Science and Health Promotion
California University of PA
B.S. - Kinesiology: Sport Studies
SUNY Cortland
A.A. - Physical Education Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
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