Director of Academic Services for Student Athletes

Basic Function:

Responsible for providing academic and vocational advising services to a specific segment of student-athletes in the department of athletics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides academic support as necessary.
• Provides assistance to coaching staff in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Responsible for reviewing academic records and monitoring academic progress of student- athletes for respective sports.
• Updates coaches on academic progress of student-athletes for respective sports.
• Develops academic assistance and development programs to meet the needs of individual student- athletes.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, and instruction of mentors/tutors in mentoring/tutoring methods and procedures.
• Assists with scheduling and coordinating mentoring/tutoring activities and study hall.
• Confers with faculty regarding applicable student-athletes’ class attendance records and academic progress.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  A bachelor’s degree

Experience: At least two years of experience in college athletics (as a student-athlete or institutional staff) and experience with outreach events or other similar events/activities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Further consideration will be given to those applicants who possess:
• A Master’s Degree
• Effective time management and communication skills
• A working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience working with students with diverse learning styles
• Experience with student information systems
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision making and problem skills

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document: cover letter, resume, and contact information for four work-related references.

To Apply go to: 

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HIRING STATEMENT: 

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.  

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

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