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Reporting to the Director of Athletics and serving as a member of the Athletics Department’s leadership team, the Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Support Services is responsible for directing all student-athlete support functions, including but not limited to Academic Services, NIL, SAAC, and Student-Athlete Development.

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Duties and responsibilities:

The Thrower Academic Support Center leads and develops a comprehensive academic support program for student-athletes. Coordinates degree announcement, academic advising, tutoring, and academic support initiatives.

Provides direct support to the University’s name, image and likeness program in collaboration with internal partners. Develops and administers policies in compliance with federal, state, NCAA, and conference guidelines. Establish and maintain a disclosure mechanism for student athletes.

Directs the certification of eligibility process for new and continuing student-athletes

Assists student-athletes and head coaches with college admissions procedures.

Develops and maintains effective processes for evaluating transferable credit scores for prospective student-athletes.

Plan and coordinate summer and fall orientation sessions for new student-athletes.

Manages APR and GSR reporting processes in collaboration with relevant internal partners.

Ensures the implementation of programming, education, and initiatives necessary to meet NCAA membership certification requirements.

Oversees and provides support to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Supports the department’s efforts to identify, nominate, and pursue national and conference award opportunities for student-athletes.

Serves as a liaison for the Athletics Department to many campus constituents.

He serves as a member of the Athletics Department leadership team, providing strategic direction and support for department operations and policy development.

Serves as athletic administrator for assigned sports, as determined by the Director of Athletics.

Represents the University Department and Athletics at institutional meetings, conferences and the NCAA, as requested

• education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: A minimum of four (4) years of full-time NCAA Division I academic advising/student services experience at an NCAA institution, NCAA national office, or conference office. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding initial and continuing academic eligibility, and requirements for academic progression toward NCAA Division I Division I status.

• Ability to: Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.

• Professional license/certifications: no one

• Physical requirements: no one

• Other requirements: no one

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