Lead game-changing initiatives and help shape the future of student-athlete success at Auburn University!
We are seeking an Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services to join Auburn University Athletics. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of the unique challenges and pressures faced by football and men’s basketball student-athletes. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure smooth operations, overseeing comprehensive reviews, proactive monitoring, accurate forecasting, and effective communication of continuing eligibility data and NCAA benchmarks for student-athletes.
Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University Athletics?
Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.
Perform life-changing work. Make a significant impact in the academic support landscape for football and men’s basketball student-athletes, ensuring they achieve their full potential both on and off the field.
About Auburn SASS: Student-Athlete Support Services plays a critical role in fostering the academic success and holistic development of student-athletes at Auburn University. Our cohesive and dynamic team empowers student-athletes to excel academically, athletically, and personally, preparing them for success at Auburn and beyond.
It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visitauburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Collaborates as a key decision-making partner with the Senior Associate AD, SASS and the Associate AD, SASS Operations to strategically enhance academic support services for student-athletes while ensuring compliance with NCAA, SEC, and Auburn University policies.
Serves as the primary academic liaison for men’s basketball and football.
Manages the ongoing eligibility requirements for these two teams in accordance with NCAA and SEC regulations and Auburn University academic policies.
Collaborates strategically with the Compliance team to assess the initial eligibility of prospective transfer students in football and men’s basketball. Serves as an academic counselor with a caseload of football and men’s basketball student athletes.
Maintains regular communication with coaches, administrators, on-campus stakeholders, the SASS Academic Counselors assigned to the teams, and the student-athletes.
Conducts ongoing evaluations and assessments of academic services offered within SASS, including tutoring, the Strategist program, and objective-based study tables.
Supervises a team of Academic Counselors, including those working with football, men’s basketball, and Olympic teams, as well as overseeing graduate assistants assigned to the Academic Counselors.
Manages key platforms and processes integral to the SASS mission, including the class checking system, on-campus orientations, and other relevant platforms and processes as they arise.
Reviews and approves various internal SASS procedures, collaborating closely with academic counselors to ensure the smooth operation of academic support services for student-athletes. Partners with the Learning Specialist to enhance the Summer Bridge (and mini-bridge in spring semester) Program’s effectiveness, providing valuable support and guidance to incoming students during each summer session.
This collaboration involves developing and implementing strategies to facilitate the successful transition of new students into the academic environment and includes annual evaluation and preparation for a new cohort of students each session.
Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Southeastern Conference (SEC), and Auburn University regulations in the performance of job duties
Supervisory Responsibility Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Sports Management, Business, or related field.
8 years of experience in managing academic counseling programs, such as recruiting, advising, and/or counseling.
Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations, academic, admissions, financial aid policies and procedures, student development theory, and analysis.
Knowledge of student development and counseling theories, Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, legal and ethical guidelines regarding employment, JLD Federal guidelines, and NACE Professional Standards for career services
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