Director, Morgan Academic Center
EXPIRED

Penn State University

University Park, PA

Posted Date: Nov 02, 2023

Expired Date: Dec 19, 2023

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Undergraduate Education at the Pennsylvania State University, in partnership with Penn State Athletics seeks qualified candidates for the position of  Director of the Morgan Academic Center , which provides comprehensive learning services to student-athletes in support of the academic and athletic missions of the University at University Park. The Director reports directly to the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education and provides administrative leadership, oversight, and coordination for effective and innovative programs delivered by the staff of the Morgan Academic Center while working collaboratively with senior executive leadership in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as a member of the ICA Senior Leadership Team. The Morgan Academic Center, which moved into a new facility in June 2016, provides approximately 32,000 square feet of academic support space for use by over 800 student-athletes across 31 teams. The Director manages a team of approximately eighteen, with six direct reports, including learning specialists, academic counselors, and support staff.

Penn State Athletics (ICA) is a Division I Athletic department and proud member of the Big Ten Conference. ICA is committed to preparing student-athletes for a lifetime of impact. Driven by a commitment of comprehensive excellence, ICA will serve our student-athletes by creating conditions for their success so they can maximize their full potential. ICA engages with our collective Penn State communities to serve as a valuable campus asset in the interest of advancing the broader University mission.

The Office of Undergraduate Education is a university-wide organization that works collaboratively to support our nearly 75,000 undergraduate students, and our faculty, and staff across Penn State’s twenty undergraduate campuses. OUE includes the following units: Division of Undergraduate Studies, Morgan Academic Center, General Education, Summer Session, ROTC, Penn State Learning, Prior Learning Assessment, Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, Student Engagement Network, Student Orientation and Transition Programs, Student Success Center, and Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring. 

The Director is responsible for ensuring that all staff in the unit are appropriately trained, supervised, and supported in their work with student athletes in support of their success, which includes the necessary understanding of NCAA regulations regarding eligibility and compliance. The Director oversees all academic reporting for internal audiences and required NCAA reports such as Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR). The Director works closely with senior leadership in the Department of Athletics to provide up-to-date actionable data regarding academic performance issues of which the Department of Athletics should be aware and can partner in addressing. In addition, the Director works closely with staff in the offices of Ethics and Compliance and the University Registrar, and with the Faculty Athletics Representative. The Director also serves as a resource member on the University Faculty Senate committee on Intercollegiate Athletics.

Department History

Penn State University Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Patrick Kraft

Director of Athletics

Brandi Stuart

Deputy Athletic Director for Competitive Excellence/Student-Athlete Wellness, SWA

Vinnie James

Deputy AD for Internal Operations

Kristina Petersen

Senior Associate AD for Communications, Content and Branding

Rick Kaluza

Senior Associate AD, Finance and Business Operations

Matt Jakoubek

Senior Associate AD for Compliance

Alyssa Francona

Senior Associate AD for Advancement

Ericka Lavender

Senior Associate AD/Director of the Morgan Academic Center

Adam Miller

Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs and Engagementd

Penn State University Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Brandi Stuart

Deputy Athletic Director for Competitive Excellence/Student-Athlete Wellness, SWA

Omar Easy

Assistant AD for the Brand Academy

Meighan Julbert

Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Enrichment

Sarah Schillaci

Senior Associate Director of Student-Athlete Programming & Academic Counselor

Kydani Dover

Associate Director/Director of Learning Services

Christa Sist-Morris

Associate Director, Learning Specialist for Learning Services

Neil Rager

Associate Director of Counseling, Eligibility and Compliance & Academic Counselor

Jovahn Fair

Assistant Director/Academic Counselor

Penn State University Senior Leadership 2023–2024

Person Role

Patrick Kraft

Director of Athletics

Brandi Stuart

Deputy AD for Administration and External Operations

Vinnie James

Deputy AD for Internal Operations

Rick Kaluza

Senior Associate AD, Finance and Business Operations

Kristina Petersen

Senior Associate AD for Communications, Content and Branding

Matt Jakoubek

Senior Associate AD for Compliance

Alyssa Francona

Senior Associate AD for Advancement

Adam Miller

Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs and Engagementd

Lauren Rhodes

Deputy Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Welfare and Development, SWA

Penn State University Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Lauren Rhodes

Deputy Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Welfare and Development, SWA

Ericka Lavender

Director of the Morgan Academic Center

Sarah Schillaci

Associate Director, Student-athlete Programming, Athletic Counselor

Todd Kulka

Associate Director, Football Academic Support Services & Academic Counselor

Nicole Rao

Assistant Director, Learning Services & Learning Specialist

Neil Rager

Assistant Director, Counseling, Eligibility and Compliance & Academic Counselor

Jovahn Fair

Assistant Director/Academic Counselor

Taylor Rozantz

Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Programming & Academic Counselor

Penn State University Senior Leadership 2022–2023

Person Role

Patrick Kraft

Director of Athletics

Vinnie James

Deputy AD for Internal Operations

Rick Kaluza

Senior Associate AD, Finance and Business Operations

Joe Foley

Senior Associate AD for Advancement

Kristina Petersen

Senior Associate AD for Communications and Content

Adam Miller

Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs and Engagementd

Lauren Rhodes

Deputy Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Welfare and Development, SWA

Penn State University Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Lauren Rhodes

Deputy Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Welfare and Development, SWA

Russell Mushinsky

Director

Todd Kulka

Associate Director, Football Academic Support Services & Academic Counselor

Cheryl Anderson

Associate Director, Learning Services & Learning Specialist

Joey Ianiero

Associate Director, Facilities and Academic Counselor

Neil Rager

Assistant Director, Counseling, Eligibility and Compliance & Academic Counselor

Taylor Rozantz

Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Programming & Academic Counselor

Jovahn Fair

Assistant Director/Academic Counselor

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