Asst Dir of SAAS Center
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Job no: 496332
Work type: Fulltime Staff
Location: Richmond Campus
Categories: Academic Support Positions
Title: Asst Dir of SAAS Center
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 30R005 - Student Success
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5 +
Additional Schedule Details: weekend and evening availability is required for recruiting visits and other programming as needed
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 46
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Kate Johnson
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Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Assistant Director assists with coordination of the academic support services offered to student-athletes by the Chad Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center( SAAS), including, but not limited to, academic advising, tutoring, study lab, computer lab, and “at-risk” student-athlete monitoring with the goal of helping student-athletes remain academically eligible to compete, be retained, and ultimately graduate from EKU. Will serve as athletic advisor for entire Football team.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: - Master's degree in a field related to education, counseling, or sports management is required.
Experience: - Three years of related work experience to include student-athlete academic support experience at the NCAA Division I level is required.
Licensure & Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Worked with Football student-athletes and coaches at NCAA Division 1 level
Clear understanding of NCAA eligibility and academic progress rules and regulations
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to manage 2 Graduate assistants
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Job Duties:
- 40% - Administers and monitors a comprehensive academic support program for football student-athletes. Provides academic advising and counseling to student athletes in various academic majors in matters related to goal setting, curriculum choice, course load and other factors. - ()
- 35% - Tracks student-athlete academic performance through the use of progress reports and communication with faculty members and coaches, and identifies at-risk students and refers students to appropriate resources; Oversees football study hall program - ()
- 15% - Assists the Athletics Compliance Office and EKU Registrar office regarding student-athlete academic progress, transfer transcript evaluations, certification process and NCAA eligibility monitoring; Participates in the development and execution of program goals - ()
- 5% - Meets with prospective student-athletes and families during recruiting visits - ()
- 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()
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Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.
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