Sr. Associate Director of Athletics

Job Title:

Sr. Associate Director of Athletics

Location:

Americus, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state‑of‑the‑art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

This position directs the department's compliance functions and manages a variety of student athlete support services. This position will also participate in athletics fundraising and build external relationships that will advance the university's mission.

• Oversees department compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. (65%)
  • Oversees and reviews the eligibility of all student‑athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations.
  • Oversees rules training and interpretation for coaches and student athletes.
  • Oversees NCAA compliance reporting.
  • Oversees NCAA financial aid reporting.
• Manages the provision of services to student athletes. (20%)
  • Provides academic advising to student athletes.
  • Collaborates with Residence Life, Admissions, and Financial Aid staff to provide services to student athletes.
• Performs a variety of related duties. (15%)
  • Supervises game day operations for soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball.
  • Serves on university committees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

• Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.
• A minimum of four years of related experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a…