Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number |
S220105P |
Posting Date |
08/17/2022 |
Closing Date |
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Title |
Assistant Director for Athletics Student Services & Academics |
Working Title |
Assistant Director for Athletics Student Services & Academics |
Salary Range |
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Employee Class |
Administrator |
Department |
Athletics |
Full-time/ Part-time |
Full-time |
Specialization |
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Hours Per Week |
40 |
Standard Work Week |
Monday - Friday / occasional weekends |
Job Summary |
The Opportunity
Under administrative direction from the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services & Academics assists in the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student Services. This position will provide comprehensive academic support for teams as assigned, coordinate student-athlete development programming (including
SAAC, Cougars
LEAD, etc.), execute the program goals and objectives of the department, work with academically at-risk students from diverse backgrounds, and collaborate with coaches, support staff, and administration to simultaneously assure the program's success.
About the University
Chicago State University (
CSU), founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area.
CSU is known for its impressive landscape, sitting on 161 wooded acres featuring large tracts of open space and beautiful trees. The campus is located near the recently-renovated
CTA 95th Street station, as well as other transit systems that all provide commuter students, faculty and staff convenient access to the campus. The University's five colleges-Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Pharmacy- offer various undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-granting programs. The University also provides the greater South Side Chicago community with a multitude of athletic, cultural, educational and recreational activities.
Under the leadership of President Zaldwaynaka Scott, Esq., whose term began in July 2018,
CSU has been committed to a process of renewal and transformation. The President's student-centered vision focuses on the advancement of the outstanding academic programs currently in place, as well as the development of new, innovative, and relevant programs to meet the needs of employers of the twenty-first century. Top priorities for the President include an unwavering focus on sustainable enrollment growth and student academic and career success |
Job Description |
GREAT PEOPLE MAKE A GREAT UNIVERSITY-HOW CAN I SERVE CSU?
1. Responsible for implementing program priorities, setting goals and objectives for staff in the ongoing process of a program.
2. Develops systematic approach and maintains efficient and effective daily workflow in an area, and submits reports as assigned.
3. Serves as an integral part of the decision-making process contributing to the goals compatible with the organizations established to implement the mission established by an employing unit or external board.
4. Provides leadership, communicates commitment and sets expectations for staff.
5. Manages human and material resources, maintains appropriate records, including communication and follow-up on pertinent matters.
6. Serves as a resource and conduit of information for student-athletes, coaches, and staff, as well as serves as a liaison to campus partners and community groups, expanding internal and external program development.
7. Evaluates and recommends policies governing continual evaluation of programs, recommends and implements changes based on the evaluations, and works to resolve any existing program deficiencies.
8. Schedules, assigns, and reviews work within the program.
9. Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff members and assessing staff performance.
10. Assistant Athletic Director will serve as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (
SAAC) Coordinator.
11. This position requires non-traditional hours and some travel.
12. The Assistant Athletic Director will help monitor academic progress towards degree of student-athletes and
NCAA eligibility.
13. Assess student-athlete overall performance and assist with development of Cougars
LEAD.
14. Assist with Study Hall programming for student-athletes, including tracking student-athletes in study hall. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in athletics at the high school, college or professional level. |
Preferred Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Education or related field; prior relevant experience at the Division I level preferred. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
Requisite knowledge, skills and abilities of the position include, among others:
* Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of, or ability to learn, policies, procedures and guidelines established by the Western Athletic Conference and the
NCAA.
* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
* Ability to complete assignments without direct supervision.
* Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
* Ability to operate a personal computer and effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any similar software.
* Ability to maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively with coaches, students, staff and external constituents.
* Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
* Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary. |
Additional Applicant Information |
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Physical Requirement/ Demands |
May require extend periods of sitting or standing at a time. |
Work Environment |
Office, classroom, conference setting environment. |
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