Senior Associate Athletics Director – Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS)

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking a Senior Associate Athletics Director – Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS). Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Senior Associate Athletics Director – SASS will serve as a member of the Leadership Team and plays a critical role in fostering the success and holistic development of student-athletes, empowering them to excel academically, athletically, and personally, preparing them to be Champions for Life.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will serve as a member of the Leadership Team/Senior Staff;
• If applicable, successful candidate may be eligible for NCAA designation as the program’s Senior Woman Administrator (SWA);
• Primary Sport Administrator for assigned programs, which includes providing support, guidance, and mentoring; serving as a resource and advocate; being visible and accessible; and facilitating head coach hiring, supervision, and evaluation;
• Lead Student-Athletes Support Services (SASS), including academic progress, support, achievement and reporting; leadership and life skills programming; student-athlete orientation; and overseeing the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC);
• Conduct ongoing evaluations and assessments of academic services offered within SASS (tutoring, life skills programming, study tables, etc.);
• Serve as the primary academic liaison for assigned sports;
• Review and nominate student-athletes for academic achievement awards and scholarships;
• Maintain communication with coaches, administrators, campus stakeholders, and Student-Athletes;
• Provide oversight for assigned internal operations administrative units (i.e., Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Sports Performance, etc.);
• Serve as the departmental liaison with campus administrative offices including, but not limited to the Dean of Students, Housing, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Student Life, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of and experience with NCAA rules and regulations, particularly matters pertaining to academics, admissions, financial aid/scholarships, and eligibility preferred;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and inspire teams to achieve shared goals.
• Bachelor's degree.