Senior Assistant Director - Football Academic Success
EXPIRED

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Amherst, MA

Posted Date: Jan 10, 2024

Expired Date: Jan 13, 2024

QUALIFICATION

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

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success, develop and implement academic support services for student-athletes in football, to include advising and counseling student-athletes on academic, personal, and athletic eligibility matters. Work to enhance and nurture the relationship between the student-athlete Academic Support Services program and the student-athletes, coaches, and faculty.

Essential Functions

  • Direct oversight of academic and career counseling to football student-athletes. Develop effective study habits for academic success based on major course of study.
  • Evaluate high school transcripts of football potential student-athletes, to determine risk level and serve as the primary recruiting contact for academics.
  • Oversee study hall personnel and operations for football academics; work as the liaison between the learning enhancement team and determine the appropriate amount of support for football specific student-athletes.
  • Monitor student progress though progress reports, instructor outreach, and observer access for football specific students.
  • Oversee the coordination and communication of a weekly high-risk report, grade report, and a daily grade report for the administration and coaching staff.
  • Responsible for adhering to the philosophies and regulations of the Department, Conference, University, and NCAA as they relate to assigned duties in the Academic Support Services area.
  • Responsible for the academic counseling of student-athletes as assigned. This includes but is not limited to coordinating and supervising study hall activities, tutoring activities, and approval of course related books.
Department History

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Colby Hall

Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Performance, Health and Wellness

Cecilia Marenick

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Kelsey Armstrong

Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Success

Pete Montague

Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Colby Hall

Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success (MBB, FB)

Amanda Knight

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experience

Maria Vega

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Pete Montague

Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB)

Lauren Trapasso

Associate Director of Learning Enhancement

Alyssa Cote

Senior Assistant Director (FB)

Mikayla Hudson

Assistant Director

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Colby Hall

Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success (MBB, FB)

Maria Vega

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Amanda Knight

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experience

Pete Montague

Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB)

Lauren Trapasso

Associate Director of Learning Enhancement

Alyssa Cote

Senior Assistant Director (FB)

Mikayla Hudson

Assistant Director

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