Assistant Athletic Director, Academics and Student Development

Pepperdine University • Malibu, CA

2d • $79,000 - $82,742 • Onsite

About The Position

Direct and implement the day-to-day operations of the Pepperdine Athletic Department’s academic support program including oversight of full-time academic coordinators, tutoring and mentoring program, and student-athlete development/leadership programming; oversee academic advising program for designated teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in academic support with student-athletes.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity for both staff and student-workers.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with various personality types.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a collaborative environment, and a high level of professionalism in all situations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps required.

Nice To Haves

• NCAA Division I experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules.
• Experience working with at-risk student population and basketball student-athletes.
• Former student-athlete experience.
• Experience implementing programming in the areas of leadership training, career development and/or life skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Teamworks software.

Responsibilities

• Advise and monitor satisfactory progress of student-athletes according to Pepperdine, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Includes evaluation and certification of transfer and continuing eligibility and data collection for APR, GSR and Federal Graduation rate.
• Oversee Academic Support and Student-Athlete Leadership Development day to day operations. Includes development and management of athletic department academic policies, management of Teamworks Academics and supervising tutoring and mentoring program.
• Create, manage and deliver student-athlete development focused programming leadership curriculum, career development and life skills along with Director of Academic Support and Student-Athlete Development. Includes SAAC and other department initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison with faculty and maintain contact with coaching and administrative staff.
• Serve as academic advisor for assigned sports, including Men's Basketball.
• Oversee full-time staff and student-workers.
• Serve as sport administrator for assigned sport(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

Benefits

• Robust and highly competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level