Director Athletic Student Services - Department Only - 529190
Job no: 529190
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Internal only, Director/Executive, Recreation
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization: 600102 - Academics
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; Varies
Note to Applicants: This is a department only search. You must be a current UA employee working in the Athletics Department to be considered.
Job Summary: The Director of Athletic Student Services provides leadership and oversight to academic programs in assigned sports. Supervises the assigned Advisors. Develops programs to assist Bill Battle Academic Center (BBAC) in meeting the needs of the student-athletes and other constituents of the program such as faculty, coaches, and University administrators.
Additional Department Summary: Provides individualized advising, class scheduling, and registration assistance to student-athletes to ensure they are maintaining satisfactory progress toward their degree and are informed of programs and services that will help them be academically successful. Monitors student-athletes' academic eligibility to compete in athletic events.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in academic advising, teaching, or in a student services work environment; OR master's degree and four (4) years of experience in academic advising, teaching, or in a student services work environment.
Skills and Knowledge: Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers, including word processing. Comprehensive knowledge of degree requirements in all colleges within the University. Thorough knowledge of SEC and NCAA regulations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in education, counseling, behavioral science, or business. Academic advising and/or higher education administration experience. Division I experience. Familiarity with student information systems, such as Banner and SIS+.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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