Assistant Athletic Director For Student-Athlete Experience

Alabama State University, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Athletic Director for the Student-Athlete Experience. The selected applicant will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics Student-Athlete Support Service Office which is committed to fostering the standard academic excellence for the University's NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program, which consists of 18 sports and 400 student-athletes. This position reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for the Student-Athlete Experience/ SWA Implement NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference, and Alabama State University regulations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate and recommend tutoring for students
• Participate in on-campus recruiting activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Serve as the primary athletic academics contact, and as the academic advisor for student-athletes for various teams
• Assist with the evaluation and certification of student-athletes NCAA initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility
• Consult with coaches on student-athlete progress
• Coordinate Academic Practice and assist with schedule development
• Assist with managing the day-to-day operations
• Assist with programs that are offered by the department
• Counsel student-athletes on academic matters and monitor their academic progress

A Bachelor’s degree in student personnel, counseling, education, or sports administration; possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; be proficient with computer applications, general office software, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; have the ability to motivate student-athletes and work effectively with coaches, faculty, and administrators; a commitment to excellence, and sensitivity to cultural differences, and be available to work evenings and weekends are required.

Desired Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Sports Administration or related field and/or five+ years of experience in athletics or comparable work in a sports-related field, experience in academic advising, athletic eligibility, study skills, and time management within an intercollegiate athletic setting.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental
MetLife Group Life Insurance
Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave
Annual Leave
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Program
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance

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