Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Excellence

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Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to learn, grow, and advance. Now, nearly 13,000 students from across Georgia, 31 states and 62 countries call UWG home. With 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master's, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, our institution builds capacity to help develop talent pipelines for in-demand industries. Today, we're a regional powerhouse, making an economic impact of more than $633 million in the region and state.

With our main campus in Carrollton (GA) and presences in Douglasville (GA), Newnan (GA), and online, we take pride in working every day to curate a first-choice university by making a difference in the lives of our students, alumni, industry partners, and the communities we serve.

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About Us

 

Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to learn, grow, and advance. Now, nearly 13,000 students from across Georgia, 31 states and 62 countries call UWG home. With 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master's, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, our institution builds capacity to help develop talent pipelines for in-demand industries. Today, we're a regional powerhouse, making an economic impact of more than $633 million in the region and state.

With our main campus in Carrollton (GA) and presences in Douglasville (GA), Newnan (GA), and online, we take pride in working every day to curate a first-choice university by making a difference in the lives of our students, alumni, industry partners, and the communities we serve.
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The academic enterprise of the university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center. 

Job Summary

 

The University of West Georgia is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant Athletics Director for Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Excellence. The candidate must support the mission of the University of West Georgia, the UWG Athletic Department, the Atlantic Sun Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletics Association. The University of West Georgia is a Division I member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. The candidate must be energetic, professional, and committed to improving the University of West Georgia student-athlete academic performance standards. This position serves as a liaison between the athletic department and other university offices in an effort to enhance the experience for our studentathletes prior to arriving on campus, while on campus, and after graduation. This position works directly with and reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Success.

Responsibilities

 

Review academic records of student-athletes to determine the need for academic support services and create educational plans for student athletes requiring academic support. Review and evaluate student athletes' academic progress, timely declaration of a major, and progress toward graduation as they relate to maintaining NCAA eligibility. Liaise with other departments in these matters as needed. Work closely with the Associate Director for Compliance with the ongoing and initial NCAA eligibility certification process.

Coordinate and implement study hall plans for individual teams and track/communicate with coaching staff. Coordinate with Athletics Department personnel to arrange appropriate tutorial services through the Center for Academic Success. Liaise with other departments in these matters as needed. Coordinate and implement priority class registration for all student-athletes. Communication with coaching staff related to registration process/updates/student status. Advise student-athletes of academic requirements and consult with professional academic advisors regarding appropriate class schedules for student athletes.

New student-athlete orientation and class registration. Liaise with other departments in these matters as needed. Data management (organize, maintain, and share with appropriate personnel academic data such as grades, class standing, eligibility needs, study hall reports, class audits, etc). Banner roster management (update Banner roster from Google Sheets completed by coaching staff). Progress report/at-risk notification intervention strategies. Manage CourseDen audits process and communication of results to the coaching staff. Participation/Travel/injury notifications. Offer basic NCAA academic training to campus partners (advising staff). Attending (virtual or in person) ongoing professional development sessions through the NCAA, professional organizations (N4A, WeCoach, etc.), and campus entities (ex. university advising monthly meeting).

Supervise the Athletics Academic Coordinator team and Academic Support graduate assistants.

Required Qualifications

 

Bachelors Degree

Minimum of four years experience in teaching, counseling, academic advisement, or academic record assessment. Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Masters Degree

Experience with Student Information Systems such as Banner SIS is preferred. At least five years of working in an Athletic Department's Academic and Student Services.

Proposed Salary

 

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

Knowledge of NCAA, conference and institutional bylaws, policies and procedures.  Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. Must have the ability to use a high level of critical thinking skills and have the ability to accurately advise students in many aspects of their college experience. Must have the ability to create and analyze data pertinent to the success of the student-athlete. Candidate should possess competent computer aptitude and skills to perform their daily tasks using a typical office software package such as Microsoft Office.

Conditions of Employment

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50

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