Director of Olympic Sport Academics

Position Number:

003926

Department:

University College (Adm)

Employment Type:

Permanent -

Full-time Months Per Year:

12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position is a professional-level position that assists and monitors student-athletes with regard to academic advising, admissions, and other related academic activities. This position is responsible for supervision of two Assistant Directors; assistance with leading the unit; Academic Advising for assigned teams to include identifying and weekly monitoring/meeting with at-risk student-athletes, and Support of all assigned team members and coaches; Admissions Assistance to include evaluating all freshman, transfer, and graduate applications for admissibility and eligibility and meeting with recruits as needed; Instruction of at least one University Transitions Seminars each semester specifically for student-athletes and other duties as assigned. Academic Advising and Support for Assigned Teams, to include, but not limited to: Maintain a current knowledge of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference, and the NCAA. Identify those student-athletes who fit into the academically high-risk category. Assist assigned student-athletes with course selection, goal fulfillment, and eligibility requirements; assist student-athletes in choosing a major(s) that best meet their career goals; maintain student-athlete academic/progress to degree files. Assist in monitoring the established study hall program and report students' hours to coaches weekly. Complete weekly academic meeting notes to track the progress of high-risk student-athletes. Provide admissions assistance for assigned teams. This position provides supervision of two Assistant Directors. The position will provide instruction for at least one University Transitions course designed specifically for student-athletes each semester. Assist in the operational needs of the unit and lead the staff in times of the Director's absence. Assist in completing reports for the university, conference, and the state Board of Governors. Minimum Experience /

Education:

Master's degree with at least 5+ years in academic support programs working with NCAA Division I student-athletes.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

At least 5+ years in academic support programs working with NCAA Division I student-athletes required. Experience working with high-profile and at-risk student-athletes and teams preferred. Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of different audiences and constituencies; interpersonal skills and political acumen to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships, and knowledge of best practices related to the delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations. The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and experience with the educational and cultural needs of a vast student body and be able to relate to students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community leaders.