The Highlights:

Guided by the mission of DePaul University, within the guidelines of the NCAA, the BIG EAST Conference, and DePaul University, and reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Advising and Student-Athlete Development, the Assistant Director for Athletic Academic Advising, serves as an advocate/ally for student-athletes and assists them in navigating the University from the initial recruitment stages through job placement or graduate school acceptance upon graduation. The Assistant Director also oversees the department’s book scholarship, technology and equipment checkout programs. Athletic Academic Advising reports to the Division of Student Affairs and works closely with the Athletic Department.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Sport Management, Counseling, Education or related field preferred
• 3-5 years athletic academic advising or related experience
• Direct experience working one-on-one with students with learning disabilities preferred
• Previous experience at the NCAA Division I level, tutoring/teaching college students, and/or training, learning and development a plus
• Knowledge of current student-athlete issues, resources to support student-athletes, Teamworks, JumpForward and PC applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as the ability to adapt to new technologies
• Embodies the mission of DePaul University including its core and managerial values. Core values: collaborates and contributes to teamwork, responsive to change, fosters diversity and inclusion, encourages open communication and cooperation and fosters continuous performance improvement. Managerial values: leadership, stewards organizational resources, thinks strategically, and hires and develops diverse talent
• Ability to represent the department in a professional and positive manner, to set a supportive tone in the office and maintain staff morale, interact with diverse stakeholders with tact and diplomacy, handle confidential information, act with a strong sense of ethics, set and handle multiple priorities independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, motivate student-athletes to excel academically and set appropriate boundaries while being accessible to student-athletes, faculty, coaches and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, service oriented and committed to the academic success of DePaul student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I academic eligibility standards and necessary legislation, FERPA,student-athlete issues.
• During the academic year, the Assistant Director works extended hours including evening and weekends and travels with assigned teams as needed. Expected to respond to issues in a timely fashion which often requires contact with stakeholders in the evenings or on weekends.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting ActDePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.