Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Athletics

Rice University•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Athletics reports to and works closely with the Senior Associate Director of Academic Advising for Athletics to lead, organize, and implement all aspects of academic advising for student athletes. S/he assists student-athletes in exploring and identifying their educational goals and developing academic plans while maintaining compliance with Rice University, NCAA, and the American Athletic Conference rules and regulations. The Assistant Director advises student-athletes through one-on-one meetings and as a team of academic advisors. The Assistant Director assists with the Athlete Peer Academic Advisor Program, Orientation Week programming, and other advising programs and events. S/he provides input to the Associate Director of Academic Advising for Athletics with strategic planning, staffing decisions, budgetary responsibilities, and representation on various committees and work groups as requested. The Assistant Director creates and/or participates in the development of compliance reports, financial and administrative reports, and other reports relevant to Academic Advising for Athletics. The Assistant Director for Athletics may act on behalf of the Senior Associate Director as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience in academic advising for athletics or similar educational work experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Independence and initiative
Pro-active attitude towards students
Ability to interact and collaborate with staff and faculty leaders, gain the trust and confidence of students, and train students for positions of leadership
Diplomacy, patience, and tact necessary to successfully address a wide range of interactions with administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members
Ability to handle routine interruptions by students and others seeking assistance

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in academic advising for Division I student-athletes
Strong understanding of NCAA academic eligibility requirements
Experience implementing programming, including new student-athlete orientation and peer academic advising
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with athletic department staff, coaches, faculty, and other campus departments
Experience using advising systems (e.g., Banner, Navigate, Degree Works)
Masters degree
Experience in academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, and/or instructional experience at a Division I university
Early alert intervention, program assessment
Experience utilizing education technology platforms such as Navigate, Banner, Degree Works, Canvas, Slate
Experience with Rice University faculty, staff, students, and collaborative offices or an understanding of a residential, liberal arts college

Responsibilities

Assists with assigned advising committee through letter writing, data collections and assessment
Advises undergraduate students across a wide variety of interests and needs
Assists with preparation and delivery of Orientation Week programming
Prepares and provides presentations for administrators, faculty advisors, collaborative offices, and students during Orientation Week and throughout the academic year
Researches and reports on current best and progressive practices for general and specialized areas of academic advising
Assists with creating and distributing academic advising resources, including information from peer schools, national associations, Rice academic departments, and collaborative offices
Advises students through individual appointments and centralized and residential college information sessions
Performs all other duties as assigned
Serve as the athletic advisor for designated athletic teams, maintaining ongoing communication with coaching staff regarding student-athlete progress and eligibility
Monitor academic performance and eligibility to ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies
Support early alert efforts and academic interventions for at-risk student-athletes
Support the planning, training, and supervision of the Athlete Peer Academic Advisor Program
Partner with the Associate Director on strategic planning, assessment, and policy development related to student-athlete advising
Represent the advising team on departmental and university-wide committees related to athletics, advising, and student success
Provide advising during peak periods, orientation events, and other key academic programs
Serve as a delegate for the Senior Associate Director as needed