ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES

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Posting Number

S-3364

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Position Information

Posting Number

S-3364

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Position Number

72270

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES

Position Summary

Academic Coordinator for revenue generating teams and other assigned sports; assists with student-athlete development programming, oversees learning enhancement (mentoring and tutoring) program; mentors at-risk student-athletes; promotes academic success and retention of student-athletes, provides academic advising and monitors academic progress; assists in monitoring continuing eligibility; meets with prospective student-athletes on recruiting visits and provides coaches with relevant

NCAA

Eligibility Center information regarding prospective student

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

At least two years of full-time experience working in a college student services area.

Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, Conference and

NCAA

regulations.

Positive interpersonal skills.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse educational and social backgrounds.

Ability to multi-task.

Effective organizational skills.

Strong listening skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Three or more years of full-time experience working in college student services area.

Knowledge of Division I athletic programs.

Knowledge of Division I athletics academics requirements.

Advising and academic support programming experience in an

NCAA

intercollegiate environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Coordinator for revenue generating teams.

Academic Coordinator for other sport(s) as assigned.

Oversees learning enhancement program, including full time staff members, graduate assistants, and interns.

Provides academic support for a large population of at-risk student-athletes.

Assists in creating, implementing and decision-making regarding Student-Athlete Academic Services polices & procedures.

Supervises (3) Assistant Directors for Student-Athlete Services, (1) Learning Specialist, and a Graduate Assistant.

Assists with

NCAA

continuing eligibility certification of student-athletes for

CMU

,

NCAA

, and Mid-American Conference eligibility.

Performs program presentations for recruitment of prospective student-athletes and their parents.

Advises and monitors academic progress for student-athletes to ensure

CMU

graduation and

NCAA

eligibility.

Responsible for assisting with student-athlete development programming initiatives and events.

Serves as primary contact for student-athlete academic services.

Manages student-athlete services budget.

Provides annual reports on key performance indicators and student-athletes accomplishments.

Serves on athletic senior leadership committee.

Supervision Exercised

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At

CMU

, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by

Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$55,000 - $72,000

Division

President

Department

Athletics - Academics

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU

leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative

GPA

of 3.17.

CMU

is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU

employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark

CMU

culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting

CMU

leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement

CMU

, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.

CMU

does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE ).

If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here .

CMU

does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

Bovee University Center, suite 306

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this vacancy? Please indicate the specific source by title (i.e., CMU website, HigherEdJobs.com, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, The Chronicle, specific professional association, specific list serv, etc.):

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

   • Not Applicable
   • Dispatcher
   • Medical Faculty
   • Office Professional
   • P&A, SO or Faculty
   • Police
   • Public Broadcasting
   • Sergeant
   • Service Maintenance
   • Supervisory/Technical

3. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have at least two years of full-time experience working in a college student services area?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws: click here to view the NCAA Bylaws. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by CMU, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by CMU?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position and click “Yes” if you understand and support the culture that is important to CMU.

   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. List of References 2. Transcript Copies

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