Assistant-Athletics Services

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About Us

 

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

 

This position oversees compliance, academic and business services for the Athletics Department.

Responsibilities

 

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About Us

 

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

 

This position oversees compliance, academic and business services for the Athletics Department.

Responsibilities

 

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Oversees the departments compliance, eligibility, financial aid, along with academic support responsibilities.
• Advises the coaching staff and student athletes on the GHC athletics policy and procedures protocol. 
• Ensures that the athletic department complies with USG, Title IX, Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national regulations.
• Serves as a Title IX investigator for the college
• Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates hard copy and data files, records, certificates, and/or other documents in compliance with record management guidelines
• Prepares data analysis of division initiatives; provides data reports and disseminates information to relevant parties
• Assists with programmatic research and processes Banner reports for academic information
• Oversees office space and equipment including maintenance; manages facilities requests and work orders for the division.
• Assists in developing and monitoring the division budget
• Coordinates classroom assignment/tech details for classes, events and meetings.
• Assists with event planning and facilitation for division and institution as requested.  Organizes programs, events, meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and caters, issuing information or invitations, publicizing events, and maintaining event budgets.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing training sessions for the division
• Serves as a liaison with other divisions/departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters
• Oversees work assignment/schedule for student employee(s).
• Oversees athletic team budgets and financial matters related to accounts payable and invoicing
• Assists with preparation of Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act EADA reporting 
• Assists with departmental fundraising
• Assists with capital projects and financial tracking
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

 

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver¿s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Proposed Salary

 

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents to Attach

 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts, if applicable

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

• Knowledge/understanding of all NJCAA/NAIA/NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain professionalism and poise in all circumstances and effectively interact with coaches and student athletes in a positive manner
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong decision-making skills and initiative 

Contact Information

 

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu 

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

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 Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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

 

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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