Assistant Director of Academic Affairs

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs

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Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - APSS - ACSA - AA - Continuing Eligibility - Course Monitoring (Ashley MacKenzie Granger (00011214))

   

Work Location:

0100 Gymnasium-Auditorium

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Assistant Director has academic oversight for teams as assigned & reports to the Sr. Associate Director of Internal Affairs. The position will manage the Academic Center's Graduate Assistant/Intern Development program, and supervise an Assistant Academic Advisor (WAE) and a Graduate Assistant. The goal of the Academic Center’s team is to provide a student- centered approach to learning, ensure academic progress towards degree and eligibility requirements, and ultimately develop a structure for our student-athletes to earn their degree. The Associate Director will serve as the student-athletes' academic advocate.

Job Responsibilities:

Operations & Personnel Management: Manage the daily academic operations of assigned teams; Manage a portion of the academic affairs team including an Assistant Academic Advisor (WAE) & a Graduate Assistant; Mentor, develop & evaluate direct reports on a regular basis; Keep direct reports abreast of SEC & NCAA academic progress requirements; Meet weekly with coaches to report on student-athlete’s progress in detail including current grades, academic progress, and concerns; Communicate with coaches regarding any academic functions, policies and procedures; Utilize standard grade report to communicate student-athlete progress to appropriate constituents; Facilitate dissemination of faculty progress reports to coaches & alert them of any student-athletes experiencing difficulty; Communicate to academic advisors & coaches the eligibility status of their student-athletes; Work in conjunction with Student Learning & other pertinent units to develop a support structure to enhance learning outcomes; Assist in monitoring study hall; Communicate regularly with coaches, admissions, & compliance regarding potential recruits; Provide preliminary admission & initial eligibility assessments of prospective student-athlete to coaching staffs; Participate in the recruitment process by meeting with prospective student-athletes & providing them with information about LSU's academic programs & the Academic Center's support programs. -40%

Student Support: Responsible for the oversight of the transfer evaluation process of prospective student-athletes for assigned teams; Develop academic plans that outline degree completion within four years; Monitor assigned student-athletes' eligibility & communicate their progress to the appropriate constituents; Work with college academic advisors in advising student- athletes to meet degree requirements; Provide professional & career advice for assigned student-athletes; Oversee & monitor graduation progress & respond to any requests for information regarding student-athletes' degree progress; Assist student-athletes with scheduling of courses ensuring that course schedules are balanced & fit the time and season constraints of the student-athletes; Provide letters of recommendation & submit nominations for awards & scholarships for graduate & professional school; Respond to & initiate faculty communication regarding student-athletes with poor academic progress & work cooperatively to design strategies for improved performance; Formulate academic success plans for student-athletes experiencing academic difficulty; Meet weekly with student-athletes with learning challenges & report progress to appropriate constituents; Serve as a mentor to the student-athletes; Inform & advise student-athletes of all SEC and NCAA eligibility requirements; Provide professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulations of LSU, the SEC, the NCAA, HIPPA, FERPA, and ADA. - 35%

Program Oversight: Manage the Academic Center's Assistant Professional Development program for all Graduate Assistants, WAE's, and Interns; Oversee Project Graduation for assigned teams for all returning student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility from inquiry to graduation; Manage class attendance monitoring for assigned teams; Work collaboratively with athletic administration and assigned team administration to track and manage assigned team's Academic Progress Rate (APR).- 20%

Other Responsibilities: Participate in Strategic Plan committee as assigned; Act as liaison to admissions and other campus offices; Other duties as assigned by leadership. -5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of post-secondary experience.

Specific Experience - Knowledge of NCAA and SEC regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree; Preference given to degrees in counseling, social work, student development, higher education, psychology, or related field.

Specific Experience - Demonstrate leadership skills and proficiency in administering academic support programming to prepare student-athletes for life after post-secondary education and demonstrate an understanding of student development. Exceptional oral and written communications skills. Excellent conflict resolution, project management, business management, and human relations skills.

Additional Requirements:

• FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Information: Must be willing to work irregular hours, nights, and some weekends.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume and (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Brad Jones atbrjones@lsu.edu .

   

Posting Date:

December 20, 2024

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

   

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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