Asst Dir for Student Athlete

POSITION TITLE: 

Asst Dir for Student Athlete

COMPENSATION RANGE:

 55,000.00 - 58,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

 Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: 

Student-Athlete Academic Success

TARGET HIRE DATE:

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POSITION TITLE: 

Asst Dir for Student Athlete

COMPENSATION RANGE:

 55,000.00 - 58,000.00 USD per year

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EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

 Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: 

Student-Athlete Academic Success

TARGET HIRE DATE:

 2/15/2025

BENEFITS: 

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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/15/2025.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director for Student Athlete Academic Success assists the Director of SAASC in coordinating the vision, programs, and services provided by the Student Athlete Academic Success Center. In support of student athlete success at UNC, the Assistant Director ensures that UNC is adhering to the academic regulations set by the campus, Big Sky Conference, and the NCAA. This position reports to the Director of the Student Athlete Academic Success Center and is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the SAASC, including assessing the operations in support of continuous improvement.

Job Duties:

Primary functions of the Assistant Director of the SAASC:
Assist the director with the overall vision and operations of the SAASC.
Assess programs and services and create and implement intensive intervention models that facilitate student success.
Provide leadership, academic support, and advisement strategies for their assigned student population.
Serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff regarding the day-to-day functions of the SAASC.
Monitor, track, and advise as needed to ensure assigned student athlete population is meeting all NCAA eligibility requirements and institutional academic requirements.

Intensive monitoring and assessment of academic programs available for student athletes. The intent is to develop individual learners to perform at a high level during their collegiate experience. The Assistant Director is an advisor who will act as a case manager for these students and monitor their academic performance at UNC and ensure that they are properly progressing towards graduation and maintaining their NCAA and Big Sky eligibility by continually monitoring the NCAA benchmarks (PTD, PTDT, and all PTD requirements set by Bylaw 14.4).
(essential 40%)

Assist the Director with overall guidance and maintenance of the day-to-day operations of the Student Athlete Academic Success Center.  The Assistant Director will have direct operational responsibilities in regard to the operations of the Center. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: Eligibility tracking and projections, creation of essential documents and assessment strategies, software enhancements, etc.
(essential 20%)

Assist in the advisement and registration process with assigned population.  All changes to the student- athletes schedule need to be checked and approved by the athletic academic advisor before they can be processed. All schedules and schedule changes agreed upon by the student athlete and their major advisor will be checked by the athletic advisor to verify they are on proper degree progress and will maintain full NCAA athletic eligibility; as well as allow them to properly participate in their class schedule around scheduled practices and additional workout/team expectations.
(essential 20%)

Meet frequently with academic support staff and coaches to discuss student athlete performance and evaluation. Discuss the academic performance of current student athletes and provide success strategies for students who are at-risk of low performance in their classes. Take part in the onboarding process for incoming transfer student athletes and communicate with coaches as needed.
(essential 20%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Special Education, Psychology, Exercise Science, or related field.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer technology skills.
At least 2 years of direct responsibility for monitoring student athletes’ NCAA eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing academic, personal, emotional, and crisis intervention support.
Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students in a learning environment.
Experience working with an ethnically diverse student population.
Basic understanding of research methods and assessments.
Basic and practical understanding of how college students learn (college student learning theory).
Familiarity Intercollegiate Athletics and NCAA eligibility rules (Bylaw 14).

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

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About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index,UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hubto learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

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