Assistant Athletic Director

Job Summary

Core Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of student-athlete athletic scholarship, eligibility and letter of intent processes, including required NWAC eligibility records and files.
• Provide appropriate orientation and information sessions for prospective and current student-athletes.
• Assist in providing interpretations regarding the College and NWAC rules for coaches, student athletes, parents, alumni and boosters.
• Provide student-athletes with proper academic guidance towards completion, while managing athletic eligibility.
• Provide support with roster management, gender equity, and Title IX compliance.
• Oversee all game-day operations: assign part-time and work study; liaison for officials and visiting teams during home events; provide supervision at all home athletic events; manage ticket procedures for home games; and assist in the maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Oversee athletic website and social media content.
• Assist with special events for the department as assigned by the Director (banquets, luncheons, golf tournaments, etc.)
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and assigning of work to part-time staff and students.
• Contributes to achievement of and support for equity objectives as established by the College.

Student Support Responsibilities:

• Perform high-touch, holistic intakes using a case-management model; supporting students in identifying their academic/career goals and objectives, identifying obstacles and challenges that may impede their success, and support students in developing a plan of action that promotes the persistence, completion and achievements of their academic/career goals.
• Provide supportive and appropriate guidance and support for students struggling academically and suggest college success strategies to retain students in academic difficulty.
• Assist students in the development of effective problem-solving skills, self-advocacy, decision-making, and personal responsibility to support their ability to persist in goal attainment.
• Provide academic and career guidance to new and continuing students.
• Collaborate with college partners in retention and completion efforts.
• Provide quality student services as demonstrated in patience, tact, courtesy, flexibility, and responsiveness to student needs. Competencies:
• Possess a strong desire to build and maintain positive relationships with faculty and instructional colleagues, staff and administrators, and students.
• Employ effective critical thinking skills; seek resources for direction when necessary.
• Exercise appropriate judgment in decision making. Practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Possess demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to take initiative.
• Comfortable using and introducing technology to reach students and increase efficiency.
• Effective written and oral communication, including the ability to engage in one-on-one settings and in public forums.
• Exercise effective problem-solving abilities, especially in cases requiring quick action and resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience in college sports administration/management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NWAC, NCAA, NAIA rules and regulations, and college academic and athletic programs.
• Demonstrated success effectively working with diverse populations from systemically non-dominant backgrounds, life experiences and abilities.
• Ability to work, communicate, and develop rapport with students, faculty, administration, alumni, community groups, and media.
• Excellent professional/interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multilingual skills.
• College athletics’ compliance experience.
• Academic advising experience.
• Financial aid experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal gender equity requirements.