Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS), the Senior Assistant Director will provide academic support for assigned student-athletes from multiple sports, including Women’s Basketball. The Senior Assistant Director will monitor assigned student-athletes' academic progress with regards to University and NCAA academic eligibility requirements and participate in recruiting activities. The Senior Assistant Director will also provide general support for the Student Athlete Academic Support Services office, including additional program oversight as assigned.
Advising Student-Athletes Provide academic support for assigned student-athletes, including personal and career development assistance. Refer student-athletes to offices for specialized services when appropriate. Work with coaches, academic advisors, and other University constituents to facilitate success of assigned student-athletes. Assist in determining NCAA eligibility for continued enrollment and/or for competition. Collaborate with Departmental Academic Advisors to ensure that all courses will count towards degree and eligibility to compete. Monitor assigned student-athletes’ academic performance, including: class schedules of assigned student-athletes, including resolving any problems or conflicts; monitor study hall, including evening hours and travel; creation of weekly grade reports; engage in regular contact with faculty of student-athletes. Provide accurate and timely information to SAASS senior management and coaching staff(s) on matters pertaining to assigned student-athletes.
Recruiting Student-Athletes Assist in the recruiting process for student-athletes as requested, including weekends. Includes arranging meetings with Department Heads, Faculty Advisors for recruits in assigned sports; assisting with presentations regarding SAASS to recruits and families during recruiting visits; and establishing contact with incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes prior to and throughout orientation.
Performing Other Duties Assist with the academic awards & recognition process for student-athletes. Monitor, assess and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness; embrace change required for improvement. Prepare and submit internal and external reports to the proper offices and/or stakeholders. Prepare monthly reports for the SAASS Director. Distribute athletic travel letters for assigned sports to appropriate faculty. Maintain timely and accurate academic advising records for assigned student-athletes, including record of interactions and documents pertaining to academic performance. Examples include copies of academic success plans, degree completion plans, student schedules and grade reports. Perform other duties as assigned, including serving on campus committees and participating in special projects.
Required Qualifications
Earned Master's degree in relevant area. Several years experience in academic advising at the collegiate level. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various constituencies in a time sensitive and occasionally pressured environment. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment. Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality with discretion and in compliance with federal regulations. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
College athletics academic support with Division I basketball experience. Experience in counseling and advising Division I basketball student-athletes. Knowledge of Division I continuing NCAA rules and regulations, including APR and GSR. Experience in the use of technology to accomplish academic or administrative tasks i.e., EAB/SSC, Teamworks, ARMS. N4A Membership.
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