Assistant Director of Student Athlete Development

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position independently coordinates student-athlete academic success initiatives, analyzes academic performance and eligibility data, develops and implements intervention strategies, evaluates program effectiveness, and provides professional advising and consultation to student-athletes and campus partners. The coordinator exercises independent judgment in identifying student needs, recommending solutions, and supporting compliance with NCAA, conference, and university requirements. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Two (2) years of experience in higher education, student affairs, academic advising, student success, or college athletics.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Education, Leadership, Counseling, Sport Management, or a related field.
Experience with Teamworks, Banner, Degree Works, Canvas, Microsoft 365, Ellucian, and data reporting.
Knowledge of and experience with NCAA Bylaws relating the Initial and Continuing Eligibility
Experience coordinating programs or supporting diverse student populations.
Strong written communication, organization, and data management skills.
Experience presenting educational workshops and assessing learning outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive excellence.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Responsibilities

Maintains an assigned caseload of student-athletes.
Independently determines intervention strategies.
Makes recommendations affecting academic standing or support plans.
Conducts case management and advising.
Assist with NCAA continuing eligibility, Progress-Toward-Degree monitoring, and academic documentation.
Develop, document, and communicate academic progress reports, grade submission reports, attendance reports, and academic success interventions.
Coordinate new student-athlete onboarding, orientation, and transition programming.
Assist in planning, facilitation, and assessment monthly student-athlete development programming, community service initiatives, and engagement opportunities.
Manage study hall operations, academic check-ins, exam proctoring, missed class letters, book reimbursement processes, Teamworks workflows, and other institutional systems.
Collaborate with faculty, coaches, CAPS, Career Services, SSD, tutoring programs, and other campus partners to support holistic student-athlete success.
Evaluate program outcomes, effectiveness, and develops improvements.
Represent Athletics during recruiting, orientation, and campus events.
Interprets and ensures compliance with NCAA, WCC, and University policies.