Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services (2024)

Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services

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This position reports to the Director of Compliance. The Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services is responsible for providing academic, vocational and personal support and advising to Student-Athletes in the Athletic Department within the guidelines of the University, Conference and NCAA rules.

The expectations of the Director of Academic Services:

• Maintain Student-Athlete records; comply with confidentiality and privacy guidelines of FERPA and HIPAA
• Assist coaches with eligibility/transcript evaluation and enrollment of potential Student-Athletes
• Guide Student-Athletes in choosing classes/majors in which they can be successful
• Assist Student-Athletes during registration process and coordinate classes with practice and competition schedules
• Conduct study tables, study skills workshops and Life Skills programming
• Coordinate a tutoring program for student-athletes
• Provide academic counseling and support systems to monitor the progress of all Student-Athletes
• Monitor adding and dropping courses to ensure eligibility and progress toward degree
• Monitor progress toward degree and communicate Academic Progress Rates (APR} to coaches and administration
• Monitor and report class attendance and academic standings of Student-Athletes
• Act as liaison between faculty and student-athletes regarding travel schedules
• Work closely with the Registrar, the Assistant AD for Compliance, Faculty Athletic Representative and the coaching staff regarding academic status of Student-Athletes
• Perform academic needs assessment of Student-Athletes prior to each academic semester to identify high risk students
• Collaborate with Athletic and University support units to ensure Student-Athlete health, safety and wellbeing
• Demonstrate a commitment to academic success and social development of the Student-Athletes
• Monitor and report overall Graduation Success Rates of all teams
• Hire, supervise and develop Assistant Academic Advisors and Graduate Assistants and ensure their compliance with NCAA and Institutional rules
• Hold Student-Athletes accountable to behavioral, procedural and academic expectations detailed in the Student-Athlete handbook
• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, NCAA, OVC and institutional rules
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required/Master's preferred; minimum 3 years experience in collegiate setting working in academic services; Div. 1 setting preferred; Preferred experience providing academic, vocational and personal support and advising to student-athletes; Proven commitment to academic success and social development of student-athletes; Able to multi-task and communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment; Must have knowledge of and abide by all NCAA, OVC and institutional rules. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence is required.

Applications: A complete application will include a letter of application, resume and contact information of three references. Send application materials to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/144858. For questions regarding the search, please contact Mark Bonnstetter, Deputy Athletic Director & Search Committee Chair at mdbonnstetter@eiu.edu.

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

The University and Community: Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff, and students. Established in 1895, EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

The University is located in East Central Illinois, combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access to several large cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer minority/female/disability/veteran - committed to achieving a diverse community.