Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Associate Athletic Director for the Student-Athlete Support Services in the Student-Athlete Academic Services Department.This position is responsible for overseeing, leading, and coordinating the Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) unit with an emphasis on oversight regarding all academic related duties in association with the sport of football. This position will plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive academic service program that will serve all student-athletes in an ethical manner that is aligned with the University, Sun Belt Conference, and NCAA. This position leads and oversees the work of SAAS advising personnel to ensure consistent processes and procedures are in place related to student-athlete advising, assessment, and academic success plans. This position requires substantial responsibility in communicating high-risk scenarios that will have NCAA eligibility implications. This position serves as the primary point of contact for the SAAS unit with all internal and external constituents. This position provides comprehensive academic advising to assist student-athletes in identifying and meeting their academic goals leading to graduation and career development.Duties include, but are not limited to:Manage day-to-day program operations and services, policies and procedures, and staff or student-athlete academic services.Provide leadership and management of staff to ensure compliance with existing university and campus procedures, including evaluating staff performance, work allocation, providing effective training, corrective and/or disciplinary action, and problem resolution.Keep abreast of policies, regulations, and technology in higher education for regulatory changes, best practices, alternatives, critical issues, etc., and formulate recommendations based on those changes.Participate in the development, maintenance, and updating of policies and procedures as they impact student-athletes.Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Promote healthy work habits.Assign advisors to teams for purposes of academic advising, recruiting, and communicating with athletic personnel.Develop and oversee SAAS program budget.Attend professional meetings, seminars, and conferences to enhance skills and expertise in providing program leadership and working with students.Required:

Master’s degree. At least five (5) years related experience.Preferred:

A diverse understanding of issues that affect NCAA Division I student-athletes and experience working with student-athlete academic/student support services preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Consultation skills. Competency with culturally diverse populations and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment. Commitment to adhere to NCAA, Sun Belt Conference, and Coastal Carolina University regulations, as well as the mission, vision, and philosophy of the Student-Athlete Academic Support services unit. Knowledge of the NCAA initial and continuing eligibility rules.

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