Assistant Director – Athletics

The Director of Student Services for Athletics for the Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center will primarily serve football student-athletes. The position is responsible for providing academic support, monitoring eligibility and academic progress. This person shall directly report to the Senior Associate AD for Compliance and NIL Initiatives

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate degree plans, monitor NCAA Progress Toward Degree requirements (6, 18, 24 and percentage), participate in the certification process for assigned student-athletes, evaluate high school and junior college transcripts, and assist with administrative responsibilities.
• Produce reports to be shared with coaches and other athletic administration such as grades, study hall sessions, tutoring, etc.
• Assist coaches in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits.
• Maintains compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules to ensure academic and administrative integrity.
• Relate effectively with adult student learners, coaches, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Identify at-risk students and make necessary referrals.
• Performance Program which includes APR and GSR; monitor all aspects of the Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) to meet university goals and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge/experience with NCAA Division I academic eligibility policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to identify at-risk students and make necessary referrals.
• Knowledge of student development and retention programs.