Associate Director, Athletic Compliance and Academic Services

Job Title

Associate Director, Athletic Compliance and Academic Services

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates, conducts and maintains a comprehensive recruiting monitoring system
• Reviews and approves all coach reimbursement requests and financial documents from the business office
• Researches, prepares and presents rules interpretations for coaches, staff, student-athletes and the general public
• Assists with rules education for coaches, staff, student-athletes, parents, university staff, boosters and the general public
• Coordinates academic services for student-athletes
• Monitors class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress toward degree
• Works with student-athletes, coaches and the Office of Student Records on all add/drop requests
• Maintains accurate and complete student-athlete and department files, including a Compliance manual
• Monitors and manages continuing eligibility/satisfactory progress in regard to academic compliance with University, SWAC and NCAA rules

• Provides sports supervision for assigned sports
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student services, counseling, education, social work or related field
• Two (2) years’ experience in NCAA Division I Athletic Compliance

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant higher education laws, including FERPA, Title IX, and Clery Act

• Knowledge of NCAA Bylaws, especially Bylaws 13, 14, 15, and 17

• Knowledge of the retention process

• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in social media as communication tool

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

• Excellent teaching, organizational and time management skills

• Excellent supervisory skills

• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision

• Ability to make decisions-based on factual evidence and observation

• Ability to use multiple techniques to help students develop study, learning and testing skills

• Ability to work with students who are dealing with various learning difficulties

• Ability to intervene when students fall behind their peers academically

• Ability to prioritize assignments

• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.