What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services
Requisition Number
S01939P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
E32
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
This is a full-time, twelve-month position, which reports to the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services. This position assists in administering Weber State University (WSU) Athletics Department’s comprehensive academic and developmental programs to student-athletes. This position also works closely with the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services to help oversee the implementation and coordination of all Athletics Department academic programs and will act as the Director in the absence of the Director Student-Athlete Academic Service. This position will serve as the tutor coordinator and will have direct oversight of all tutors and mentors and will assist in managing class checking, communication with professors, and monitoring/documenting student-athlete academic progress.
In addition to the administrative duties previously described, this position also fulfills all duties of an Academic Coordinator. Those duties include: coordinating and monitoring the admissions process for new student-athletes for assigned sports; coordinating and monitoring pre-registration each semester for assigned sports; maintaining team rosters and continuing eligibility checklists for assigned sports; communicating academic status of student-athletes to the respective coaches in a timely fashion; verifying all academic eligibility certification requirements according to institutional, Big Sky Conference, and NCAA rules; compiling semester academic summaries on assigned sports; and serving as an additional liaison to related campus offices.
In addition to the administrative duties previously described, this position also fulfills all duties of an Academic Coordinator. Those duties include: coordinating and monitoring the admissions process for new student-athletes for assigned sports; coordinating and monitoring pre-registration each semester for assigned sports; maintaining team rosters and continuing eligibility checklists for assigned sports; communicating academic status of student-athletes to the respective coaches in a timely fashion; verifying all academic eligibility certification requirements according to institutional, Big Sky Conference, and NCAA rules; compiling semester academic summaries on assigned sports; and serving as an additional liaison to related campus offices.
In accordance with the principles of NCAA rules compliance, it is understood that any employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two years of experience that includes academic advising and NCAA Division I collegiate compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
Seeking applicants with knowledge of NCAA rules (especially those pertaining to academic eligibility).
- Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, faculty, coaches, student-athletes, and administrators.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work in a time-sensitive and occasionally pressured environment.
- Possess an attitude that fosters a respectful, non-threatening workplace environment.
- Ability to accept a flexible work schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Work effectively with a variety of individuals and organizations.
- Demonstrate an extreme attention to detail.
- Must be able to organize tasks and set priorities.
- Must have total commitment to the adherence of NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and Institutional regulations.
Preferred qualifications include:
- A Master’s degree
- Previous experience as an academic advisor in a NCAA Division I collegiate athletics setting.
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
11/21/2024
Review Date
12/05/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin December 5, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin December 5, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24336
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
