Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services and Compliance
About The Position
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level. NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). NNU offers nine sports for women and eight sports for men. This position will serve as the primary liaison for student-athlete academic support and success. The role involves assisting with the monitoring of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility, tracking Progress Toward Degree, and monitoring academic compliance. The Assistant Athletic Director will utilize NCAA Compliance Assistant and compliance software for documentation, assist with reporting academic information required by the NCAA and GNAC, and provide education and interpretation of NCAA rules, policies, and regulations for students, coaches, and athletic staff. The position may also assist with other duties as assigned during high volume seasons. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Related experience
- High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency in utilizing workplace technology
- Candidates must be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- Experience in an NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA institutional setting
- Collegiate level athletic administrative experience
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Responsibilities
- Academic advising/coaching
- Academic support programs coordinator
- Tutoring coordinator
- Disability support
- Registrar's contact
- Faculty Athletic Rep contact
- Study hall coordinator
- Travel exam coordinator
- Progress toward degree monitor
- NCAA Compliance Assistant data entry and monitoring
- Assist with annual academic reports
- Collaborate and work with the Athletics Administrative Team in all things related to NNU Athletics
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance for employee and family
- life and disability insurance
- flexible spending plan
- health savings account
- tuition benefits
- opportunities for professional development
- retirement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
