Director of Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC)

Working Title: Director of Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC)

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 11:55pm PT

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Working Title: Director of Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC)

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 11:55pm PT

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Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

Under the general guidance of the Dean of Students/Associate Vice President in the Division of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Athlete Resource Center/Associate Athletic Director-Student Services & Eligibility oversees the day-to-day programming and direction for various assigned areas. In addition, this position is responsible for supervision and oversight of athletic support service areas and associated staff and student employee positions within the SARC including athletic admissions and initial eligibility, athletic academic services, life skills and student-athlete development, compliance and athletic financial services. The position is a member of the Student Affairs Directors’ group.

FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation. This position is eligible for full benefits.)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $7,916 monthly - $9,000 monthly, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training

CSU Classification Salary Range : $5,053 per month - $16,221 per month

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Salary Grade/Range : 1

Recruitment Type : Regular (At-Will)

Time Base : Full-Time

Pay Plan : 12 months

Work Hours : Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on operations. May include occasional evenings and weekends.

Department Information

SARC is responsible for assisting student-athletes in their transition to Sacramento State. Our office becomes the primary resource for student-athletes as we focus on academic advising, NCAA eligibility, mentoring, and retention and graduation efforts. We help students navigate additional campus resources, as well as online platforms such as CANVAS, OnBase, and the Student Center/Academic Requirements page.

For more information, please visit: https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/centers-programs/student-athlete-resource-center/

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in related fields.
2. Three to five years’ experience in higher education at a college or university in various support service areas for student-athletes.
3. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and various university policies, including general education requirements, admissions procedures, grading policies, university testing requirements, and registration procedures is also required.
4. Demonstrated progressively responsible university experience in student affairs and/or athletics administration.
5. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work with people in multi-ethnic environment is necessary.
6. Demonstrated thorough understanding of the special demands of the collegiate academic environment with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, University administration, faculty, coaches and the surrounding community.
7. Knowledge of administration, organizational management, personnel management, budgeting, and academic and athletic compliance structure is required.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to compile, write, review and present reports as well as the capacity to analyze, comprehend, and provide appropriate solutions to problems and courses of actions is expected.
9. Strong customer service orientation and a working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and other related software.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree.
2. Five to seven years’ experience working in various support service areas for student-athletes or academic support for enrollment management.
3. Three to five years’ experience certifying NCAA eligibility.
4. Experience managing and overseeing data collection related to NCAA data sets (e.g. graduation rates, APR and GSR).

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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