Assistant Director Athletic Academic Support

University of Mississippi • University, MS

5d • $56,763 - $85,134 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: Student Academic Services Job Summary: Advises students on complex academic matters, such as course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records and contributes to the development of academic advising-related programming. This individual also works with students who pose retention risks to ensure all students reach academic, personal, and professional success. Provide direction and supervision to Advisor I.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required
• May be required to travel and work outside normal business hours (evenings, weekends, and some holidays).

Nice To Haves

• Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures, handling requests that require escalation due to complexity.
• Serves as a main point of contact for students who pose retention risks, providing complex organizational information about educational options, academic requirements, and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
• Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.
• Develops, plans and implements academic advising programs such as workshops, panel discussions and guest speakers.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Academic Advisor I positions.

Responsibilities

• Manages working relationships with student athletes and staff in a confidential manner.
• Tracks assigned student athletes’ progress throughout the semester.
• Maintains open and consistent contact with coaches of assigned student athletes.
• Oversees the coordination of athletic academic support service with existing university programs
• Develops and evaluates team academic success plans each semester.
• Generates appropriate academic reports and summaries each semester.
• Meets with recruits to provide an overview of available academic advising, monitoring and support services.
• Serves as liaison with university employees to enhance the academic success of student athletes.
• Stays abreast of and assures adherence to NCAA, SEC, and University rules and regulations.
• Completes other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Benefits

• The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

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