SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – STUDENT SERVICES

Details Posted: 16-Apr-24 Location: Auburn, Alabama Type: Full-time Salary: $100,500 - $191,000 Categories: Operations Operations - Academic Support Sector: Collegiate Sports Required Education: Masters Auburn University Athletics is excited to begin the search for a Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student Services! This individual directs and has primary responsibility for a variety of support services for student-athletes through Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS), leading strategic planning, policy, and procedure implementation, overseeing program development, staff supervision, budget management, and compliance with NCAA regulations.
Provides strategic advice and counsel to, seeks advice from, the Director of Athletics and the Executive Deputy Athletic Director on strategic planning, policy development, and procedure implementation, related to the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS).
Serves as an Athletics executive team member offering insight and direction on SASS initiatives and priorities.
Directs and oversees all ongoing programs and activities carried out by Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) including staffing needs, work allocation, and organizational structure.
Directs and oversees the delivery of support services to student-athletes including academic advising, tutorial, and learning center programs ensuring student-athletes are in the best position to maximize academic accomplishments while maintaining eligibility.
Provides leadership and supervision to Athletics Student Services staff to ensure adherence to goals, policies, procedures, and services for student-athlete support.
Serves as a direct liaison between SASS, academic units on campus, and other units in the Athletic Department, fostering collaboration and coordination.
Develops and oversees the SASS budget, ensuring available funds are used effectively to achieve academic and budgetary objectives effectively.
Collects and evaluates data on SASS operations to assess program effectiveness and alignment with university-wide goals, implementing changes for improvement as needed.
Compiles academic achievement data for student-athletes and provides comprehensive reports to key stakeholders, including the Athletic Director, President, Provost, Communications and Marketing, the Faculty Athletic Representative, Auburn YOU, other Athletic Department units, and appropriate University employees.
Educates Sports Administrators and coaching staff on academic requirements, policies, and procedures impacting student-athletes.
Ensures SASS staff and oneself are aware of, and adhere to, all policies and procedures required for compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations and Auburn University policies and procedures in the performance of job duties.
Ensures that professional development opportunities facilitating such awareness and adherence are possible.
Identifies, researches, and collaborates on timely solutions for academic issues affecting student-athletes, fostering a supportive and solution-oriented environment within SASS.
Auburn University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements: Education Level Focus of Education Years of Experience Focus of Experience Master's Degree No specific discipline.
And 10 years of Experience in the management or coordination of student services.
OR Terminal to include PhD, Juris Doctorate (JD), or Doctor of Education (EdD).
No specific discipline.
And 8 years of Experience in the management or coordination of student services.
Knowledge of Southeastern Conference (SEC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations, academic, admissions, financial aid policies and procedures, student development theory, budget planning, implementation, and analysis.
Knowledge of student development and counseling theories, Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, legal and ethical guidelines regarding employment, JLD Federal guidelines, and NACE Professional Standards for career services.
Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations, academic, admissions, financial aid policies and procedures, student development theory, and analysis.
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