Director/Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Services

Waco, TX, United States

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This position provides leadership and oversight to multiple academic coaches within Baylor University’s Student-Athlete Center for Excellence. Specifically, this person will oversee the team that provides comprehensive academic support to football student-athletes through academic coaching, coordinating support & graduation plans and monitoring continuing eligibility. Direct reports will also provide support to an Olympic sport team or teams. The ability to interact with a wide range of constituents including student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff and administrators, faculty and campus partners is essential. The ideal candidate must have prior intercollegiate athletics advising experience.

A Master’s degree, 5 years of relevant experience and a Christian faith are required. 7+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

_ Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. _

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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Director/Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Services

Waco, TX, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This position provides leadership and oversight to multiple academic coaches within Baylor University’s Student-Athlete Center for Excellence. Specifically, this person will oversee the team that provides comprehensive academic support to football student-athletes through academic coaching, coordinating support & graduation plans and monitoring continuing eligibility. Direct reports will also provide support to an Olympic sport team or teams. The ability to interact with a wide range of constituents including student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff and administrators, faculty and campus partners is essential. The ideal candidate must have prior intercollegiate athletics advising experience.

A Master’s degree, 5 years of relevant experience and a Christian faith are required. 7+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

_ Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. _

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide general oversight to the academic support team for football including serving as the main point of contact for all department-wide football academic related matters
• Assist with weekly football academic administrative tasks as needed
• Provide support, mentorship and growth opportunities to direct reports

Academic Coaching

• Support student-athletes through personal academic and career advising
• Tracking course progress, adjusting support plans and monitoring NCAA eligibility
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families during the recruiting process

Academic Liaison

• Communicate with all pertinent athletics team members including supervisors, administrators, coaches, compliance, etc.
• Communicate with all campus partners including academic advisors, professors, registrar’s office, etc.

SACE Team Responsibilities

• Serve on the SACE Leadership Team to provide oversight to all areas withing SACE
• SACE Meeting Attendance
• Work within the SACE Team, SACE Units and/or committees as assigned
• SACE Administrative work as assigned

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Be someone who can embrace and champion the Christian Mission of Baylor
• Experience leading & supervising within revenue generating sports with confidence and patience
• Great ability to connect and effectively communicate with a diverse population of constituents including student-athletes, coaches, colleagues, administrators, etc.
• Proven ability to use intentional and systematic approaches to solve complex problems with extreme attention to detail
• A knack for holding those around them accountable to elite standards
• Ability and willingness to work nontraditional work hours
• Experience completing administrative tasks at a high level outside the day to day advising role
  

EXPLORE & ENGAGE
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision,Illuminate. Also, explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

About Us

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability.Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Job Info

• Job Identification 17416
  
• Job Category Staff
  
• Posting Date 08/13/2024, 09:25 PM
  
• Degree Level Master
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 1500 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US

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