Director, Student Athlete Services

CSU Careers•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services, the Director will provide academic support for assigned student-athletes from multiple sports, with a specific focus on Football. The Director is responsible for understanding and interpreting relevant University, NCAA, and Conference policies to provide academic, graduation, eligibility, career, and personal advising for student-athletes. The individual in this position will provide regular academic and athletic eligibility progress reports to coaching staff, assist with study hall services, and provide academic and eligibility information to prospective student-athletes and parents. The Director will provide general support for the Student-Athlete Services office to include new employee training oversight, serve in a leadership role within the SAS office, and serve as a campus relations liaison.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations associated with academics
Basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word for Windows and Excel
Interpret, apply, and communicate program rules and regulations
Assist student-athletes in course selection for regular and summer sessions
Function successfully in a fast-paced environment
Work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours
Utilize computer applications to regularly monitor student-athlete academic progress toward graduation and their NCAA/MWC academic eligibility
Make appropriate independent judgments when applying existing rules, procedures, and guidelines in a variety of circumstances
Relate effectively with adult student learners, coaches, staff, and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Present clear and concise information both orally and in writing
Maintain a courteous and professional attitude in stressful situations
Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department
Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, conference, and NCAA regulations
A Bachelor's degree in a related field
Three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Provide academic support for assigned student-athletes from multiple sports, with a specific focus on Football.
Understand and interpret relevant University, NCAA, and Conference policies to provide academic, graduation, eligibility, career, and personal advising for student-athletes.
Provide regular academic and athletic eligibility progress reports to coaching staff.
Assist with study hall services.
Provide academic and eligibility information to prospective student-athletes and parents.
Provide general support for the Student-Athlete Services office to include new employee training oversight.
Serve in a leadership role within the SAS office.
Serve as a campus relations liaison.