Director of Academic Services - Football

This position has been filled - Job#: 453394371

Job Summary

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor grades and absences of student athletes throughout semesters.


• Works with student athletes in their academic pursuits.


• Submit grades and absences reports to coaches.


• Assist in the registration process for student athletes.


• Maintain accurate academic progress record on each athlete (transcript, degree plan, etc.)


• Arrange tutoring for student athletes.


• Oversee student athlete class attendance and grade reporting documentation and procedures.


• Maintain regular conferences with student athletes (more frequently with freshmen and academically at-risk student athletes).


• Work with non-athletic university appointed NCAA officer to determine NCAA eligibility of all student athletes.


• Provide each coach with a detailed statistical report regarding academics of each student athlete.


• Works in conjunction with the Director of Student-Athlete Services, and hires/manages other academic staff as needed.


• Implement study program Monday through Friday for all freshmen and academically a-risk student athletes.


• Maintain competency with respect to knowledge of NCAA rules, ensure compliance with NCAA rules, and report to the Compliance Coordinator any knowledge of violation of NCAA, Southland Conference and/or institutional rules. Understand that actions that violate NCAA rules will result in disciplinary or corrective actions as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures.


• Other duties as assigned by Sr. Associate AD/Compliance and University Provost.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s preferred


• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules, practices, policies, philosophy and procedures


• Previous experience at a Division I institution, working with at-risk student athletes, specifically football


• 1-5 years experience in education