Student Athlete Support Specialist

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Student Athlete Support Specialist at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

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Student Athlete Support Specialist

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Student Athlete Support Specialist at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

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Job Purpose

Coordinates and completes specified duties/responsibilities within the area of athletics academic support, mental health and wellness programming, student-athlete support services and compliance. Exercises oversight of all sports programs in relation to the National Collegiate Athletics Association and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference leadership development, community service efforts, and recognition programs. Has direct communication with all head and assistant coaches. Also serves as advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

Serves as student-development coordinator/chair of the championship committee/Student-Athlete Advisory Committee advisor and leads programming efforts and manages budget in the areas of athletic/academic excellence, personal development, career development and community service.

Manages the Teamwork software for academic monitoring and mass communication of department efforts, and compliance workflows.

Interacts with various public/organizations on a range of outreach and development initiatives that may include active solicitation of external sources of revenue and advancing communication responses.

Organizes all student athlete recognition efforts (Graduation, Letterwinners, and Academic Accolades).

Manages and oversees budget of athletic department ancillary events (Welcome Back Event, leadership luncheons, community lunch and learns, Golden W’s, etc.) May negotiate pricing with vendors.

Assists in the development and execution of National Collegiate Athletics Association rules education initiatives for coaches and staff.

Serves as programmatic liaison with the department and student athlete support services.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTEXT

Job Reports to: Associate Director.

Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.

Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D.

Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business, or a related field. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)

Requires 3 or more years experience with National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletics compliance or intercollegiate athletics related functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in National Collegiate Athletic Association compliance demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts/terminology. Experience using Banner and CAI is preferred.

A good working understanding of the “student-athlete experience” and its relationship to the University’s mission.

Demonstrated ability to recognize/identify, evaluate and resolve problems that commonly occur in an athletics department.

Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, author reports/policies/procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

Ability to manage time in order to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a time-sensitive setting.

School/College/Division:

H90 - Athletics

Primary department:

H9001 - Athletics

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  
• Salary minimum: $50,000
• Salary hire maximum: $55,000

Working conditions:

Normal office environment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
  

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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