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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: 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, study hall and other programming as needed and determined by expectations of position

Exempt positions are expected to work the time necessary to meet job expectations and complete assigned duties, including work outside of the standard schedule when departmental or university needs require it (such as evenings, weekends, or university-closed days).

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 46

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Kate Johnson

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). This will include but not limited to: intensive academic support related to academic advising, tutoring, study hall support and one on one mentoring for Football student-athletes 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.

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:

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
Exceptional Communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with athletic department staff, coaches, faculty and other campus departments is essential.
Experience using advising systems such as degreeworks, banner, SLATE, CANVAS etc. is ideal

Job Duties:

• 40% - Administers and monitors a comprehensive and intensive academic support program for football student-athletes. Provides academic advising and mentoring 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. - ()

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:

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 a satisfactory background check.