Sr. Associate Director of Athletics for Student Athlete Services

Duties/Responsibilities: 

COMPLIANCE

Plans, administers and manages Compliance and Eligibility efforts for the entire department, including but not limited to NCAA and SWAC rules interpretations, current and prospective student-athlete eligibility, investigating potential rules violations, transcript evaluations, on and off campus recruiting activities, and financial aid. Effectively communicates first-year and transfer admission requirements to coaches and staff. Monitors and tracks the status and eligibility of incoming and outgoing transfer student-athletes. Prepares waivers, releases, transfer evaluations, and reports for the conference or national office. Monitors, investigates, and analyzes student-athlete academic performance, progress towards degree and NCAA eligibility; including initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility. Using high-level analytical and human relation skills provides comprehensive advisement and mentoring to assist student-athletes to identify and address academic needs, with increased consideration for at-risk student-athlete challenges. Utilizes technology to maintain detailed and current student records. Oversees, supervises, and manages the Compliance unit, through directing and providing leadership to achieve the goals of the organization. Prepares regular training and educational programming for student-athletes, staff, and coaches regarding Compliance rules/policies and initiatives. Leads and coordinates investigations of known and/or alleged rules violations. Keeps the Athletic Director informed of all alleged and known violations. Ensures material is delivered in consumable and diverse methods to reach a variety of audiences. Ensures that the unit is functioning properly and meeting the demands of the department and each sports program. Formulates, recommends and implements policies relevant to Compliance and Eligibility. Implements and revises policies for the Unit and department as needed. Constantly monitors the college landscape for potential NCAA or conference rules changes that will affect the department. Responsible for the collection of relevant data and information, and for the completion of all NCAA and SWAC required forms.

STUDENT SERVICES

Leads the athletics department’s efforts related to student services, including serving as the primary liaison to the Housing Office, International Office, Office of Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, and Admissions. Responsible for assessing and analyzing data to recognize specific needs to develop solutions in support of student-athlete success. Responsible for APR Improvement Plans and implements creative solutions based on assessments and analysis. Meets with incoming student-athletes during campus-sponsored orientation and first-year programs to support the transition to B-CU, academic requirements, and course scheduling.

OTHER DUTIES

Develops and monitors operating budget for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services office and ensures the unit is being run in a fiscally responsible way. Assists with departmental human resources oversight such as recruitment, hiring, training, evaluations, etc. of all full-time staff. Other duties as assigned, including professional development.

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