Assistant Director Athletics Academic Support

EXPIRED

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU >  connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position coordinates the delivery of academic support services to academically at-risk teams and assists in providing direction to tutoring staff. The incumbent assists in the oversight and coordination of the daily operations, training, scheduling, and personnel functions.

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU >  connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position coordinates the delivery of academic support services to academically at-risk teams and assists in providing direction to tutoring staff. The incumbent assists in the oversight and coordination of the daily operations, training, scheduling, and personnel functions.

Examples of Work Performed

• Coordinates the delivery of academic support for assigned academically at-risk team(s).
• Coordinates and participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects.
• Oversees, coordinates and makes recommendations on hiring, gathers training and compliance data to prepare materials and/or reports.
• Prepares bulletins, brochures, fliers and advertisements and disseminates on campus to aid in the ongoing recruitment of new tutors.
• Establishes relationships with campus departments as needed to assist with recruitment of new tutors in targeted subject areas.
• Processes applications from prospective tutors and interviews prospective employees.
• Makes recommendations for hiring and termination.
• Serves as a liaison to the department and other departments in the hiring and termination process.
• Manages payroll (tutorial billing and payments) for each pay cycle and reports charges to student-athlete’s accounts.
• Completes tutorial roster management in compliance with the Human Resources department, NCAA, and SEC policies.
• Evaluates the tutorial program participants from different levels throughout each semester and summer.     
• Counsels student athletes regarding academic performance, including course/major selection, developing graduation plans, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking, and other skills necessary for academic success.
• Assists at risk student athletes with a focus on writing and math skills.
• Assists students with significant learning challenges, with a focus on developing personal learning strategies through guided and repetitive practice in study skills, reading, writing, time management, and goal setting.
• Reviews academic schedules each semester to ensure student athletes are enrolled in degree applicable credits and maintaining continuing eligibility standards.
• Maintains accurate and current student files for assigned athletes and provides academic statistical reports as assigned.
• Manages working relationships with student athletes and staff in a confidential manner.
• Tracks assigned student athletes’ progress throughout the semester.
• Maintains open and consistent contact with coaches of assigned student athletes.
• Oversees the coordination of athletic academic support service with existing university programs
• Develops and evaluates team academic success plans each semester.
• Generates appropriate academic reports and summaries each semester.
• Meets with recruits to provide an overview of available academic and career services, and personal development opportunities.
• Serves as liaison with university employees to enhance the academic success of student athletes.
• Assists in monitoring supervised study table programs designed to develop beneficial study skills.
• Stays abreast of and assures adherence to NCAA, SEC, and University rules and regulations.
• Completes other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• May be required to travel and work outside normal business hours (evenings, weekends, and some holidays).
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Coordinates the delivery of academic support services to student-athletes.
2. Provides academic counseling and/or support to academically at-risk student-athletes.
3. Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned employees.
4. Coordinates assigned programs and/or projects.       

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

AND

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement:

Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.