Director of Football Academic Services

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Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri is seeking to fill a Director of Football Academic Services position that will work with the sport of football and one additional Olympic sport.

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Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri is seeking to fill a Director of Football Academic Services position that will work with the sport of football and one additional Olympic sport.

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Basic overview of job function and responsibilities:

The director of football academics provides intensive academic support with an assigned group of student-athletes. The responsibilities of this position include monitoring academic performance, preparing and implementing individualized academic plans for each student-athlete, and monitoring NCAA and University of Missouri eligibility rules. The director of football academics strives to build and maintain a rapport with a diverse population of students, coaches, staff, and university administrators. This position possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee academic support for the Mizzou Football Team:
• Advise, track, and monitor students on course selection, major exploration and declaration, degree plans, transfer credit, internships and career preparation, financial aid, NCAA continuing eligibility requirements, time management, study strategies, and goal setting.
• Empower student-athletes to make the most of their time at Mizzou and prepare them for the 40 years after Mizzou
• Assist with New Student Orientation
• Communicate with faculty to organize honorary coaches for football home games to build strong relationships
• Oversee, train, and provide guidance for graduate assistants
• Abide by all MU, SEC, NCAA, and FERPA rules and regulations in an ethical and confidential manner
• Work with campus advisors to ensure degree applicability of semester schedules and maintain up-to-date graduate plans for football student-athletes
• Speak to prospective student-athletes about being Mizzou Made and the academic and student development resources available to Mizzou student-athletes
• Communicate regularly with coaches and instructors to assist in travel preparations and provide feedback and reports to coaches.
• Mentor student-athletes on study skills, goal setting, test-taking strategies, and positive relationships with instructors and other academic support staff
• Collaborate with the Director of Enhanced Learning to monitor students with documented learning difficulties
• Correspond with administrators and faculty members to ensure positive relationships are made between athletics and campus
• Monitor the continuing eligibility of student-athletes as part of the NCAA academic standards and regulations
• Participating in on-campus recruiting activities and other duties the Director assigns.
  

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred applicants will have a master’s degree and 2-4 years of full-time experience working with the sport of football at a Division I institution.

Ability to work nights and weekends as required is essential.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Grade: GGS-10

University Title: SENIOR STUDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards....

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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