Athletic Academic Director/Coordinator

Athletic Academic Director/Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Athletics Director

JOB STATUS: EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY: This position would process, evaluate and document all monitoring efforts of Student-Athletes to the Athletic Director, Compliance Director and respective Head Coach. The Athletic Academic Director is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Houston Baptist University, any league affiliation that HCU might have as well as the rules established by the NCAA. This is a full time, twelve-month position reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Academics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a representative of a Christian University displaying courtesy, tact consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the HCU community and with the public.

• Coordinate and monitor the academic standing, initial and continuing eligibility for all student-athletes in relation to NCAA, member conferences, and HCU regulations.

• Assist in scheduling student-athletes for classes that do not conflict with practice, playing or travel schedules as to minimize missed class time.

• Ensure student-athletes are meeting progress towards a degree and fulfilling all academic requirements according to NCAA and University regulations.

• Compile data and research necessary information for the preparation of annual and special reports requested from HCU by the NCAA, member conferences, Department of Education, the Athletics Department, and others. Work with IR (Institutional Research) on APR, GSR, APP, graduation rates. Operates within the rules as required by the conference and the NCAA.

• Administrative duties are required as needed and would include: grade checks, class checks, monitor full-time enrollment daily and study hall coverage.

• Mentor students on an individual basis and in groups in developing life-skills, character building activities, and modeling Christian values for students

Athletic Academic Director/Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Athletics Director

JOB STATUS: EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY: This position would process, evaluate and document all monitoring efforts of Student-Athletes to the Athletic Director, Compliance Director and respective Head Coach. The Athletic Academic Director is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Houston Baptist University, any league affiliation that HCU might have as well as the rules established by the NCAA. This is a full time, twelve-month position reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Academics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a representative of a Christian University displaying courtesy, tact consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the HCU community and with the public.

• Coordinate and monitor the academic standing, initial and continuing eligibility for all student-athletes in relation to NCAA, member conferences, and HCU regulations.

• Assist in scheduling student-athletes for classes that do not conflict with practice, playing or travel schedules as to minimize missed class time.

• Ensure student-athletes are meeting progress towards a degree and fulfilling all academic requirements according to NCAA and University regulations.

• Compile data and research necessary information for the preparation of annual and special reports requested from HCU by the NCAA, member conferences, Department of Education, the Athletics Department, and others. Work with IR (Institutional Research) on APR, GSR, APP, graduation rates. Operates within the rules as required by the conference and the NCAA.

• Administrative duties are required as needed and would include: grade checks, class checks, monitor full-time enrollment daily and study hall coverage.

• Mentor students on an individual basis and in groups in developing life-skills, character building activities, and modeling Christian values for students

• Act as the advisor for the HCU Student Athlete Advisory Committee

• Other duties as assigned

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high level of integrity and a strong sense of ethical principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate with numerous University constituencies in an effective manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA bylaws, conference and university academic requirements and athletic regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of Banner and Compliance Assistant preferred. MS Excel skills required to work with HCU’s in house progress toward degree program.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required; Prefer Master’s degree. A minimum of three years of experience in the area of initial and continuing eligibility at a Division I institution in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: None

JOB-RELEVANT COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to provide clear direction, delegate responsibility, motivate others, develop others’ skills and talents and attract and recruit talent.
• Shows consideration for others, listens effectively, cooperates well with others, establishes and maintains relationships, is adaptive, remains calm under stress and is persevering.
• Demonstrates good judgment and establishes clear objectives and priorities.
• Is self-reliant, decisive, proactive, influential, and enthusiastic and makes a positive impression on others.
• Can anticipate others’ concerns and is customer-service oriented, committed to quality, driven and has strong communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the essential duties of the job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be physically active. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of personnel.

Additional Information:

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University is in the process of implementing its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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