In accordance with all NCAA, Conference and University policies and procedures, this position assists with the coordination of academic support services for student-athletes under the supervision of the Associate AD for Academics. Duties include, but are not limited to: managing and overseeing the Academic Center, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, coordinating student-athlete progress and academic feedback reports, monitoring and reporting weekly study hall hours, and acting as a liaison between the Athletic Department and various on-campus departments and faculty members.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serve as the Athletic Academic Advisor for certain teams as assigned. Conduct weekly academic support/advisement meetings with at-risk student-athletes. Monitor weekly academic progress and send academic updates to coaches and sport supervisors. Monitor weekly study hall hours for all student-athletes and send reports to respective coaches. Run and review the student-athlete eligibility report throughout each week to ensure athletic eligibility is being maintained. Work with Iona University Athletics Compliance and the Registrar’s Office to ensure student-athletes are meeting all NCAA academic eligibility requirements. If a student is not in compliance, provide a plan to get them back in good standing for NCAA eligibility. Provide student-athletes with information about alternatives, limitations, and consequences (both academic and NCAA eligibility) of academic decisions. Partner with various on campus departments to ensure student-athlete success and retention (Center for Advising and Academic Services, Counseling Center, Faculty, Rudin Tutoring Center, etc.). In conjunction with the Center for Advising and Academic Services, work with student-athletes throughout the registration process each semester, ensuring that the course load is appropriate and balanced. Assist coaches in the recruitment process of student-athletes by sharing academic information and by meeting with prospective student-athletes during campus visits. Coordinate communication of information related to important dates, deadlines and procedures to all student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Serve as co-advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Assist with organizational, time management, and study skills through the use of creating calendars / agendas, mapping out course syllabi, scheduling tutor appointments in The Rudin Center, etc. Assist with game day operations during basketball season. Aid in other game day responsibilities as directed. Serve as game day administrator for designated sport.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate area of specialization with experience in collegiate athletics; Master's Degree preferred.
Knowledge of NCAA and MAAC rules and regulations, specifically pertaining to academic eligibility.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a time sensitive, team-oriented, collaborative environment with irregular hours, including nights and weekends; problem solve, think creatively and organize; have a sense of urgency and work well under pressure; exercise good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Takes initiative, great attention to detail and possesses strong follow up skills.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience with Peoplesoft, Blackboard, ARMS, CAi is preferred.
