Director Student-Athlete Academic Success (7886)
About The Position
Friends University is seeking to fill the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success position in Wichita Kansas. The Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success provides leadership for student-athlete academic support services by assisting all Friends University student-athletes to achieve academic and personal success at the University by providing support services designed to meet their unique needs and ensuring student-athlete compliance with all NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), Conference and University regulations. Provide leadership and programming for student-athlete academic success for all student athletes, including those academically at-risk. Led early alert and retention activities for all student-athletes including the 2-week, 5-week, and 9-week progress reports; communication between coaches, faculty, and students; and summer academic programming for student-athletes. Supervise the Student-Athlete Academic Success Graduate Assistants to run student-athlete study hall.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to complete detail-oriented projects related to assigned duties.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently, as a member of a team, or as the leader of a team.
- Sensitivity to diverse populations' needs.
- Passion for student success.
- Data gathering and analysis skills.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience in progressively responsible positions in student retention, student programming or enrollment management recommended.
- Strong understanding of traditional undergraduate students and student-athletes.
- Budget management experience helpful.
- Computer literacy required, with knowledge of Sungard Banner and Microsoft Office Suite software preferred.
- Master’s or higher preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership for student-athlete academic support services.
- Assists all Friends University student-athletes to achieve academic and personal success.
- Provides support services designed to meet unique needs of student-athletes.
- Ensures student-athlete compliance with all NAIA, Conference and University regulations.
- Provides leadership and programming for student-athlete academic success, including those academically at-risk.
- Leads early alert and retention activities for all student-athletes.
- Manages 2-week, 5-week, and 9-week progress reports.
- Facilitates communication between coaches, faculty, and students.
- Oversees summer academic programming for student-athletes.
- Supervises the Student-Athlete Academic Success Graduate Assistants to run student-athlete study hall.
Benefits
- Flex work options
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation
- 96 hours of sick leave per year
- Up to 13 1/2 paid holidays
- Half day Fridays June through July
- Up to 5% retirement matching
- Free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
