University of California, Berkeley is hiring: Associate Director, Recruiting & E

Associate Director, Recruiting & Eligibility - Intercollegiate Athletics (4509U) 71851

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Departmental Overview

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches, and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in our sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

This position is responsible for transcript evaluation for admission and NCAA academic eligibility evaluation for all incoming student-athletes. This position will also be the lead for review of transcripts for recruits and will provide evaluations to help coaches determine whether a recruit is meeting NCAA eligibility requirements and UC Berkeley admissions requirements. This position will be the primary point of contact in the Compliance Office with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Responsibilities

1. Assess academic preparedness of all prospective student-athletes. Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility. Works with coaches to complete pre-evaluations of all freshmen and transfer prospective student-athletes. Serves as the primary liaison with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and works with coaches throughout the application process to ensure all incoming student-athletes have completed the application and have submitted all necessary documentation to Admissions.
2. Liaison to Student-Athlete Admissions Committee and Campus Admissions Department. Act on behalf of Intercollegiate Athletics to the Campus Admissions Committee - responsible for speaking on behalf of coaches as it pertains to admitting recruits.
3. Participates in team meetings with all 30 varsity teams, as well as Assistant & Head Coaches meetings to convey Admissions and NCAA eligibility requirements and expectations for student-athletes. Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, and school/college programs and curricula. Provide any updates on Campus and/or NCAA recruiting/admission policies, include recent news surrounding Berkeley that might be relevant for recruiting, etc.
4. Serve as the liaison with Admissions and the Athletic Study Center to complete evaluations of transfer prospective student-athletes. Work with the Director of Athletic Eligibility to complete transfer academic certifications.
5. Assist with pre-enrollment items and notifying coaches of items that incoming student-athletes must submit to the University and NCAA Eligibility Center to receive clearance, etc.
6. Plan, organize, and run Department wide recruiting events for all 30 sports (i.e. multi-sport recruit tailgates). Coordinate facility use, order catering, plan speakers/events, etc.
7. Other, including professional development and providing annual reports & program evaluations.

Required Qualifications

1. Thorough knowledge of NCAA eligibility legislation, specifically legislation related to initial eligibility and transfer eligibility.
2. Previous experience within recruiting or admissions on a Division I campus, preferably within an Intercollegiate Athletics department.
3. Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations of the conference, the NCAA, as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres.
4. Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities and specifically at UC, and/or specific colleges and schools.
5. Strong communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain good working relationships with coaches, students, and other staff members.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
7. Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
8. Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
9. Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.
10. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
11. Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials.
12. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories