Deputy Athletic Director

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The athletics department has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Working as a member of the Management team; the Deputy Director of Intercollegiate Athletics assists in providing academic advising services to student athletes while having sport oversight and supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with assigned student-athletes and sport programs to ensure academic success
Advise student-athletes on class selection, majors, and graduation
Counsel student-athletes on personal development, educational goal setting, and encourage self-advocacy
Send weekly reports to sport program coaches and administrators
Assist current and incoming student-athletes with summer application process and registration
Coordinate exam proctoring for road competitions and create academic plans for extended class absences and postseason competition
Ensure confidentiality of student-athlete information
Work with assigned student-athletes and sport programs to ensure academic success
Advise student-athletes on class selection, majors, and graduation
Counsel student-athletes on personal development, educational goal setting, and encourage self-advocacy
Send weekly reports to sport program coaches and administrators
Assist current and incoming student-athletes with summer application process and registration
Coordinate exam proctoring for road competitions and create academic plans for extended class absences and postseason competition
Ensure confidentiality of student-athlete information
Serve as an academic resource for student-athletes
Be accessible and knowledgeable to help student-athletes answer any questions regarding their academic pursuits and Edward Waters University academic resources
Help student-athletes problem solve regarding academic challenges
Meet individually with first-year and academically underprepared student-athletes to foster academic success
Monitor progress with first-year and probation student-athletes in all classes and communicate progress, issues, and concerns with appropriate stakeholders
Identify gaps in and help build academic skills through discussions, referral to workshops, or other academic resources
Collaborate with learning center staff to determine best course of action for struggling or academically underprepared student-athletes
Monitor course progress reports
Maintain compliance with University and conference rules to promote culture of integrity
Monitor progress-toward-degree requirements and eligibility status
Evaluate schedules prior to each semester for degree-applicable courses and address NCAA eligibility concerns
Review student-athlete database for accuracy
Maintain notes section in eligibility database for certifying officials
Request rule clarification when necessary and report violations if needed
Attend monthly compliance meetings with sport programs and attend rules education sessions as offered
Assist with recruitment and admissions process for assigned sport programs
Meet with prospective student-athletes on official and unofficial visits
Evaluate admissibility forms and transcripts of PSAs and provide feedback to director
Monitor admissions status of incoming student-athletes
Act as liaison between sport programs and admissions staff
Help support and maintain a study environment conducive to learning
Address student-athletes creating disturbances or behavior issues
Maintain an active presence in tutor hall areas during day and evening hours
Work with learning center staff to address missed tutoring appointments
Acts as a key decision-maker instrumentally involved with the athletics department
Participates on senior management team
Strategizes ways to support and manage gender equity and Title IX plans and issues
Advocates issues important to female and male student-athletes, coaches and staff
Educates individuals on issues concerning both men and women
Serves as a role model and resource for students-athletes, coaches, administrators and others
Reviews Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report and the Gender Equity Plan

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Master's Degree in a related field. At least three years' experience in post-secondary academic advising or related field and knowledge of student-athletes, particularly as it relates to at-risk student-athletes or equivalent experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and colleagues across the campus. PREFERRED:
At least three years of professional experience in post-secondary academic advising within athletics counseling/advising, including direct experience in working with at-risk student-athletes. Knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs):
Knowledge of NCAA policies and procedures. Ability to generate academic plans for each student athlete. Minimum

Education Required:

Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum Education Preferred:
Masters degree from a…