Assistant Director for Student Services - Intercollegiate Athletics

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Student Services assists in providing comprehensive academic advising and support service programming to his/her assigned varsity student-athletes. The position reports to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Academic & Student Services/SWA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in a related field
2 years of experience in Intercollegiate athletics required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field
3 or more years of experience in a Division I Academic Support Program
Learning Theory knowledge and improvement strategies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationship(s) with student-athletes, administrators, coaches and campus constituents
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic advising and individualized support to assigned varsity student-athletes (primary responsibility may include football)
Monitor and evaluate academic progress toward degree completion, continuing eligibility, satisfactory academic progress, graduation and other institutional, conference and NCAAA requirements of assigned student-athletes
Develop and implement individualized academic success plans and interventions for student-athletes identified as having risk to graduation outcome or requiring additional learning supports
Advise assigned student-athletes regarding degree requirements, major curricula, academic resources, University policies and procedures
Communicate and collaborate with Student Success Coaches, Faculty, and other campus partners regarding academic progress, academic deficiencies, continuing eligibility concerns, team travel and other matters impacting student-athlete success
Compile and maintain accurate and timely academic records and reports
Maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all NCAA, Conference, University, Department of Athletics and other governing regulations, policies and procedures
Provide support for student-athlete and departmental programming during nights and weekends as necessary
Travel with assigned teams or participate in team travel as necessary
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Student Services