Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Academic Services

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Position Title : Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Academic Services

Department : 2002|Student Ath Acad Center

Responsibilities :

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics Department is seeking a qualified Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Academic Services. This position will report directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics/ SWA and oversee the Student-Athlete Academic Services department.

Position Title : Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Academic Services

Department : 2002|Student Ath Acad Center

Responsibilities :

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics Department is seeking a qualified Associate Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Academic Services. This position will report directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics/ SWA and oversee the Student-Athlete Academic Services department.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee SAAS functionality. Supervise a Director, (4) Academic Counselors, a Learning Specialist, an Administrative Coordinator, 2 Graduate Assistants (GAs), and 30+ student employees.
- Implement best practices and innovative approaches to student-athlete academic support and advising.
- Assists in the coordination and implementation of the NCAA Certification of all 16 NCAA sports
- Continue to spearhead successful development and application of departmental compliance for NCAA, Sun Belt Conference (SBC), and university. Lead/coordinate NCAA and SBC departmental audits.
- Coordinate program assessment and evaluation to make data-driven decisions. Implement enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental processes.
- Work with other campus units and community partners to provide excellent service to student-athletes.
- Provide oversight and supervision for all 16 NCAA sponsored sports.
- Perform daily academic counseling duties for designated teams, which includes advising/counseling student-athletes on academic performance, course/major selection, graduation plans, time management, goal setting, learning and study strategies, and career planning; monitoring NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
- Produce reports at semester end; administering progress reports to professors.
- Discuss grades and develop improvement strategies with student-athletes.
- Meet weekly with coaching staff to review academic progress/issues to ensure success.
- Serve as a member of the University Athletics Committee.
- Serve on other campus committees that provide relevant information to enhance SAAS services and to network with campus constituents who provide significant assistance to our office processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 5 years experience in higher education athletics academics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Preferred experience working in athletic academic support with a Division I sports program

• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, public relations, interpersonal, customer service, and supervisory skills when working with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches and administration.
  
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others; commitment to working with multi-cultural populations.
  
• Have strong work ethic and be a person of high integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics program.
  
• Possess knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills when working with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, and administration.
  
• Must be able to work flexible schedules to include early morning, late evening, and weekend hours.

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