Senior Assistant Director - Football Academic Success

EXPIRED

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success, develop and implement academic support services for student-athletes in football, to include advising and counseling student-athletes on academic, personal, and athletic eligibility matters. Work to enhance and nurture the relationship between the student-athlete Academic Support Services program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success, develop and implement academic support services for student-athletes in football, to include advising and counseling student-athletes on academic, personal, and athletic eligibility matters. Work to enhance and nurture the relationship between the student-athlete Academic Support Services program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.

Essential Functions

• Direct oversight of academic and career counseling to football student-athletes. Develop effective study habits for academic success based on major course of study.
• Evaluate high school transcripts of football potential student-athletes, to determine risk level and serve as the primary recruiting contact for academics.
• Oversee study hall personnel and operations for football academics; work as the liaison between the learning enhancement team and determine the appropriate amount of support for football specific student-athletes.
• Monitor student progress though progress reports, instructor outreach, and observer access for football specific students.
• Oversee the coordination and communication of a weekly high-risk report, grade report, and a daily grade report for the administration and coaching staff.
• Responsible for adhering to the philosophies and regulations of the Department, Conference, University, and NCAA as they relate to assigned duties in the Academic Support Services area.
• Responsible for the academic counseling of student-athletes as assigned. This includes but is not limited to coordinating and supervising study hall activities, tutoring activities, and approval of course related books.
• Communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and other applicable administrative staff regarding assigned student-athletes’ academic records regarding matriculation, graduation, and NCAA eligibility.
• Monitor and identify the means for student-athletes to satisfy NCAA progress toward degree completion requirements, as well as specific program graduation requirements including evaluating and making recommendations on academic suspension and dismissal petitions.
• Counsel and advise student-athletes in establishing realistic and attainable goals regarding course and major selection, study skills, time management and career choices.
• Maintain confidential student files and records documenting all pertinent student-athlete academic and NCAA eligibility information within the Department, University, NCAA and FERPA regulations.
• Participates on university committees, workshops, community outreach and works in tandem with student-athlete development on career development opportunities.
• Work closely with the campus disability services office as needed in regards to learning enhancement needs, resources, and support as needed.
• Collaborate frequently with the registrar and admissions campus staff to manage and meet University guidelines, deadlines, and policy.

• Provide referrals to the Office of Athletic Health Enhancement and appropriate campus resources for assistance as needed.

• Responsible for keeping abreast of current trends and developments in the field through publications, seminars, and conferences.

• Travel when deemed necessary to provide academic support for the team.

• Responsible for strict adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four years of demonstrated experience in intercollegiate athletics.
• Advanced oral and written communications skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and student database systems.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and public constituencies.
• Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in football academic support services

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment Activity

Work Schedule

Shifts vary based on the demands of the position; Nights, weekends and holidays may be required.

Salary Information

Salary Level 27

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.