Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Services

Summary

This position works with the Student-Athlete Services team to provide academic support to the 18 intercollegiate athletic teams, approximately 450 student-athletes, as well as coordinates the NCAA Student-Athlete development program. He/she also assists coaches, athletic administrators, university administrators, and faculty with any and all concerns as they relate to the academic needs and overall development of the student-athlete.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the academic support program/services for assigned varsity teams.
• Maintain individual weekly meetings with first-year and academically underprepared student-athletes.
• Generate and distribute weekly academic reports and summaries to coaching staffs of assigned teams
• Promote positive working relationships with our campus partners including the Registrar, Advising and Planning, Student Engagement and Success, Accessibility Services, Orientation, and faculty.
• Recommend effective learning strategies to enhance student-athletes’ academic skill set.
• Monitor student-athlete’s NCAA academic eligibility through the use of University student systems.
• Assist student-athletes with course selection and registration, ensuring that course schedules are balanced and meet their academic needs and interest.
• Regularly communicating with coaching staff any issues relevant to student-athletes’ academic success.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes, parents, and/or guardians about the academic programs and services provided at BGSU.
• Prepare transfer evaluation for prospective incoming transfer student-athletes
• Engage in the planning, logistics, and implementation of student-athlete events, to include Falcons Back in Action, Graduation Celebrations, and the Ziggys.

Summary

This position works with the Student-Athlete Services team to provide academic support to the 18 intercollegiate athletic teams, approximately 450 student-athletes, as well as coordinates the NCAA Student-Athlete development program. He/she also assists coaches, athletic administrators, university administrators, and faculty with any and all concerns as they relate to the academic needs and overall development of the student-athlete.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the academic support program/services for assigned varsity teams.
• Maintain individual weekly meetings with first-year and academically underprepared student-athletes.
• Generate and distribute weekly academic reports and summaries to coaching staffs of assigned teams
• Promote positive working relationships with our campus partners including the Registrar, Advising and Planning, Student Engagement and Success, Accessibility Services, Orientation, and faculty.
• Recommend effective learning strategies to enhance student-athletes’ academic skill set.
• Monitor student-athlete’s NCAA academic eligibility through the use of University student systems.
• Assist student-athletes with course selection and registration, ensuring that course schedules are balanced and meet their academic needs and interest.
• Regularly communicating with coaching staff any issues relevant to student-athletes’ academic success.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes, parents, and/or guardians about the academic programs and services provided at BGSU.
• Prepare transfer evaluation for prospective incoming transfer student-athletes
• Engage in the planning, logistics, and implementation of student-athlete events, to include Falcons Back in Action, Graduation Celebrations, and the Ziggys.
• Assist with APR and GSR data for assigned sports
• Assist with the academic awards and recognition process for student-athletes
• Support department and campus-wide student success efforts through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree

The following Experience is required:

• 6 months experience working with collegiate student-athletes

The following Experience is preferred:

• Experience working with collegiate student-athletes with broad backgrounds and experiences

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Experience working and communicating with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
• Strong computer skills
• Leadership, Managerial skills
• Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations
• Ability to act professionally and keep students’ records confidential
• Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts
• Problem-solving skills and creativity

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by April 7, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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