Senior Associate Athletic Director - Senior Woman Administrator

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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type: Regular

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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: Athletics

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Summary of Job Duties: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking a Senior Associate Athletic Director - Senior Woman Administrator . Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Senior Associate Athletics Director – SASS/SWA will serve as a member of the Leadership Team and plays a critical role in fostering the success and holistic development of student-athletes, empowering them to excel academically, athletically, and personally, preparing them to be Champions for Life. This role requires expertise in athletics administration as well as strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree preferred;

Experience in Intercollegiate Athletics/Higher Education.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) and a member of the Department of Athletics’ Senior Staff/Leadership Team;

• Primary Sport Administrator for assigned programs, which includes providing support, guidance, and mentoring; serving as a resource and advocate; being visible and accessible; and facilitating head coach hiring, supervision, and evaluation;

• Leads Student-Athletes Support Services (SASS), including academic progress, support, achievement and reporting; leadership and life skills programming; student-athlete orientation; and overseeing the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC);

• Conduct ongoing evaluations and assessments of academic services offered within SASS (tutoring, life skills programming, study tables, etc.);

• Serves as the primary academic liaison for assigned sports;

• Review and nominate student-athletes for academic achievement awards and scholarships;

• Maintain communication with coaches, administrators, campus stakeholders, and Student-Athletes;

• Provide oversight for assigned internal operations administrative units (i.e., Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Sports Performance, etc.);

• Serve as the departmental liaison with campus administrative offices including, but not limited to the Dean of Students, Housing, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Student Life, etc.

• Serve as Deputy Title IX coordinator for the University, responsible for Title IX and NCAA gender equity planning, strategy, and monitoring;

• Responsible for departmental policies/procedures development, including the  Student-Athlete Handbook;

• Collaborate with Compliance team to assess the initial eligibility of prospective Students-Athletes and continuing eligibility of current Student-Athletes;

• Work collaboratively with Compliance on annual reporting (APR, GSR, and other NCAA reporting metrics);

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to departmental staff, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence;

• Represent the University at various Institutional, Conference and NCAA meetings;

• Comply with all applicable NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), and UA Little Rock regulations;

• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

• Understanding of and experience with NCAA rules and regulations, particularly matters pertaining to academics, admissions, financial aid/scholarships, and eligibility preferred;

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and inspire teams to achieve shared goals. 

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Frank Cuervo, Director of Athletics, fmcuervo@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/U...  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Standing

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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