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St. Bonaventure University Assistant Director of Academic Support in St. Bonaventure, New York
Assistant Director of Academic Support
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Assistant Director of Academic Support
Salary
$45,000.00 - $46,500.00 Annually
Location
St. Bonaventure, NY
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
202200424
Division
Athletics
Department
Athletics
Opening Date
08/09/2024
Description
Benefits
Description
Responsible for monitoring and administering the department’s academic and student development program in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA rules and regulations, to include providing managerial oversight of matters related to the academic status for student-athletes.
Examples of Duties
Oversees the academic progress and success of student-athletes by serving as the liaison between the Athletic Department, the Student Success Center and the Office of Academic Affairs.
Provides supplemental academic counseling for student-athletes and ensures student-athletes are eligible by working with the Compliance Office staff and the Registrar’s Office in processing and certifying continuing eligibility in accordance with NCAA regulations.
Serves as lead academic advisor for assigned sports, including meeting with new student athletes weekly, sending updated academic reports to coaches and monitoring appropriate progress towards degree.
Assist student-athletes in selecting and declaring an academic major and assist student-athletes each semester during the pre-registration process by monitoring their class schedules for graduate requirements and special athletic needs, such as travel and practice
30%
Coordinates programming and initiatives for student-athlete development in areas such as peer mentoring, career counseling, financial literacy, student-athlete wellness and other life-skills areas.30%
Coordinates various academic honor and recognition events 10%
Assists with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee by serving as a supplemental contact point between the conference and the student athlete representatives of St. Bonaventure University in regards to initiatives, monthly SAAC Meetings and other duties as assigned
10%
Assists coaches with recruitment activities for the department by meeting with prospective student-athletes and their parents during campus visits.
10%
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, assistance with game day operations, assistance with summer orientation and bridge programs and classroom site visits to monitor attendance and accountability10%
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in counseling, sports administration or related field preferred
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
One to three years of working with collegiate athletes preferred
Supplemental Information
St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU for full time employees, click the link below:
Benefits Overview for Full-Time Employees (https://www.sbu.edu/docs/default-source/about-section/human-resources-documents/2024-25-benefits-booklet_final.pdf?sfvrsn=7f9fd3ec_2)
Agency
St. Bonaventure University (NY)
Address
3261 West State Road St. Bonaventure, New York, 14778
Website
http://www.sbu.edu
