Assistant Director, Football Academic Support Services

Penn State University•University Park, IL

4d•$49,188 - $78,444

About The Position

The Morgan Academic Center (MAC) strives to provide comprehensive learning services that help all student-athletes reach their potential while achieving academic and athletic excellence. We accomplish this mission by embracing and promoting the academic and athletic missions of the University, the Office of Undergraduate Education, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Assistant Director/Academic Advisor position in the Morgan Academic Center (MAC) reports to the Director for Football Academic Support Services.

Requirements

Master's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Advanced Professional)
1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Intermediate Professional)
Adherence to NCAA, Big Ten Conference rules, and Penn State University regulations
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in counselor education, college student personnel, sports management, social work, education, higher education administration, or related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the academic support and counseling services for assigned student-athletes in the sport of football which involves tracking and monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility
Communicate student-athlete academic progress to coaching staffs, athletic administration, and the MAC Director
Teach one section of the student-athlete first-year seminar course
Supervise and direct the daily/weekly work of two part-time Academic Support Assistants (ASA)
Refer student-athletes to other appropriate University resources, as needed
Meet with prospective student-athletes and families throughout the recruiting process
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director and Associate Director