Associate Athletic Director - Student Athlete Success

UMass Lowell•Lowell, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success is responsible for all areas of student-athlete excellence. This position reports directly to the Sr. Associate AD, with an indirect reporting relationship to the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs to ensure academic integrity.

Requirements

Master’s Degree required.
5-7 Years working at NCAA institutions, preferably at the Division I level.
Thorough knowledge of NCAA Division I requirements in the new landscape of the transfer portal and NIL
Experience in supervision and departmental leadership
Ability to effectively organize and lead a department unit.
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
Working knowledge of standard computer software such as Microsoft365, Teamworks Suite, MS Teams, expense reporting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Sincere desire and ability to assist student athletes to succeed.
Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, advisors, coaches, faculty and administrators on their level required.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with people in a fast-paced, potentially hectic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Teamworks Suite – including Hub, GM, C&R & Academics

Responsibilities

Implements academic oversight and structure to ensure successful Academic Performance Rate (APR), retention and graduation rates of student-athletes.
Oversees the academic eligibility and progress towards degree requirements of all student-athletes.
In conjunction with the Compliance office, oversees execution of contractual requirements of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL).
Provides academic support for assigned teams.
Liaison with undergraduate admissions to assist coaches in evaluating prospects for initial and transfer NCAA academic eligibility.
Serves as the Athletics Department liaison to Academic Affairs, with an indirect reporting line to the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. Will interface with other academic individuals and offices including the following: faculty, the Registrar’s Office, Admissions, the Faculty Athletic Representative, Centers for Learning, Disability Services, and the Athletics Department.
Provide leadership, direction and oversight to Office of Student-Athlete Success, while representing the athletic department at campus-wide academic events
Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by: Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed. Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information. Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.