Assistant Director for Academic Excellence, Football Academic Advising

Lubbock

39867BR

Academics

Position Description

Performs managerial work providing direction and guidance in setting and achieving goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and establishing and monitoring budgets. May plan, assign and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University's strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

• Monitor and evaluate progress toward degree and eligibility requirements for a caseload of football student-athletes. Maintain records in compliance with Texas Tech University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA standards.
• Serve as an athletic academic services liaison to staff and faculty.
• Work with athletic compliance and certification to ensure proper procedures and processes.
• Collaborate with the Learning Assistance Program staff to assign subject/general tutoring, learning specialist sessions, and study hall requirements for student-athletes.
• Assist in the recruiting visit process for prospective student-athletes in the sport of football; Meet with & guide prospective student-athletes through the pre-TTU admission process.
• Advise current student-athletes on academic progress, degree selection, appropriate class selection, academic policies, and campus resources. Monitor academic progress and proactively create intervention plans.
• Provide consistent and frequent communication with the Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Excellence (Football), with coaches, and support staff about the progress of assigned student-athletes. Prepare necessary reports and updates for coaches and support staff.
• Assist in the practice clearance for football student-athletes process.
• Additional administrative duties include but are not limited to:
  • Assist with Marsha Sharp Center staff in coordinating faculty/staff guest coaching activities for football.
  • Liaison for enrollment holds; Contact for football textbooks.
  • Maintain football roster documents.
  • Maintain academic no-show report.
• Serve as lead or contributing member of Marsha Sharp Center for Student Athletes committees.
• Coordinate the football student-athlete class checking program; Coordinate with football staff and student workers on class checking schedule.
• Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, Texas Tech University, federal and state procedures, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in area of expertise or closely related area required. Five (5) years of experience in planning, developing, or implementing programs or research grants. Additional education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• A minimum of two years of experience in athletic academic advising or related experience in an educational environment.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• A thorough understanding of student development, counseling, advising, or related areas.
• Ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate and to work effectively with other staff, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Be able to work in time-sensitive and occasional pressured environments.
• Ability to organize tasks and set priorities.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Schedule Varies

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Mid-level Other Admn

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.