"Assistant Athletic Director for Academic and Student-Eligibility - 202200425"

Salary

$50,000.00 - $52,800.00 Annually

Location 

St. Bonaventure, NY

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202200425

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics

Opening Date

08/09/2024

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Responsible for assisting in the department’s academic and student services program in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA rules and regulations, to include providing managerial oversight of matters related to the academic success status for student-athletes.

Examples of Duties

Oversees the academic progress and success of student-athletes by serving as the liaison between the Athletic Department, the Student Success Center, and the Office of Academic Affairs. 

Provides supplemental academic counseling for student-athletes and confirms student-athlete eligibility statuses by working with the Compliance Office staff and the Registrar’s Office in processing and certifying continuing eligibility in accordance with NCAA regulations.

Manages the department’s responsibility in the certification process by communicating NCAA and A10 rules and regulations on satisfactory progress and eligibility of student-athletes with college academic advisors, coaching staff, athletic administrators, the Compliance Office, the Registrar’s Office and the faculty athletics representative. Including maintaining records as related to continuing eligibility for SBU, the A10, and the NCAA.

Serves as lead academic advisor for assigned sports and at-risk student-athletes, sending updated academic reports to coaches and monitoring appropriate progress towards degree. 

Takes an action-based, hands on approach with at-risk student-athletes to ensure they are provided with every opportunity to be successful.

Assists student-athletes in selecting and declaring an academic major, and assists student-athletes each semester during the pre-registration process by monitoring their class schedules for graduate requirements and special athletic needs, such as travel and practice.

Works with the Registrar’s Office to evaluate transfer credits to determine the incoming eligibility status of prospective transfer student-athletes, and to create degree plans for incoming and current student-athletes.

Assists with NCAA mandatory reports (e.g. APR, GSR).

70%

Supports various academic honor and recognition events.

10%Assists coaches with recruitment activities for the department by meeting with prospective student-athletes and their parents during campus visits.

10%Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, assistance with game day operations, assistance with summer orientation and bridge programs and classroom site visits to monitor attendance and accountability.

10%

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in counseling, sports administration or related field preferred

Three to five years of working with collegiate athletes preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Handle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business or educational reasons. Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the university and they as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.
• Ability to balance priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and to be able to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity. Possesses strong problem-solving skills. 
• Has a solid knowledge of learning styles and counseling techniques to maximize the student’s educational experience in understanding the curriculum. Communicates and collaborates with academic units to develop a learning environment that supports access and learning for student athletes. Assesses for continuous improvement and oversees modifications based on evaluation results, changing student needs, and available resources.
• Competency to insure proper reporting of University data and to assure the protection of information through proper existence and adherence to adequate internal controls and timely reporting.
• Remains current, interprets and complies with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations pertaining to educational compliance for athletes. 
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written form. 
• Able to effectively communicate general information to University constituency, however, some situations may require the ability to relay complex or adverse information with tact and diplomacy. 
• Has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), CAi, APR & GSR portals, Retain, and Teamworks software/systems to implement, develop, and maintain computer based reporting and other business operations. An understanding of technology as it relates to improving student learning. Self-motivated to stay current with emerging office technologies. 
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor, other department/University personnel, and/or various firms/organizations/individuals external to the University to exchange information and resolve problems.
• Ability to accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction. 
• Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and nurture effective working relationships with associates, colleagues, students and members of the University staff. Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships.
• Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• Adhere to the governing documents, policies and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University
• Possibility of instructing a course for first year students/student athletes

Working Conditions / Physical requirements

Possible travel locally and nationally. Possible exposure to gym and athletic venues with accompanying hazards. Long, irregular work hours including evening, weekend and holiday hours. Will need to be available early mornings, evenings and weekends.