Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Academic Services

Title: Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Academic Services

Employee Classification: Athletic Program Asst Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics-Gen-220000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.edu.

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics.

Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

The University of North Texas is a Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The fulltime position of Assistant Director, Academic Services will support student athletes in various sports programs within our athletic department. This position requires consistent and open communication with coaches and staff. Must have a total commitment and adherence to NCAA, American Conference, and institutional regulations.

Bachelor's degree in in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Master's degree in counseling, sport management, higher education, or a related area. Two years of experience as an academic counselor/ advisor for student athletes at the Division I level. Proficiency and/or familiarity with university systems, such as EIS, Blackboard/Canvas, and Teamworks/Retain. Experience with assessment of academic programs and outcomes. Proficiency in using computer software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.

A thorough understanding of student development, counseling, advising, or related areas;
Ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds;
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other staff, student athletes, coaches, and administrators;
Be able to work in time sensitive and occasional pressured environments;
Ability to organize tasks and set priorities.

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