Associate Director of Student-Athlete Services

Associate Director of Student-Athlete Services

Job ID: 222842
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelors, masters and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Department Information
0310201 - Extramural Physical Activities

Job Summary
Oversee, facilitate, coordinate and organize Student-Athlete Enhancement areas of Community Engagement, Leadership Advancement, and Personal Enhancement for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University
• Collaborate with on-campus advisors to ensure all courses are degree applicable
• Lead efforts to offer innovative, high quality and cost effective support programs/services to student-athletes
• Conduct needs analysis to identify areas requiring additional resources
• Supervise and monitor academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes by NCAA, conference and University guidelines
• Will serve as the main advisor for two to three athletic teams.
• Will serve on various committees across campus
• Supervise/train full time staff members, graduate assistants, and student workers.
• Refer student to offices of specialized services when appropriate.
• Work with coaches, faculty, and staff to facilitate the success of assigned student-athletes

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

• Six (6) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in Student Affairs, Student Athlete Development or Athletic Academic Advising
• Supervisory experience

Proposed Salary
$50,000 - $61,000

Required Documents to Attach

• Please provide three (3) professional references in the Required Documents to Attach section on your application.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students based on academic level, geographic location, etc.

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness by working well with diverse populations
• Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and human relation skills
• Forward thinking with expectations to provide insight and be engaged in the day-to-day operations and in strategic planning for the department

Apply Before Date
January 22, 2021

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in office environment
• Work week may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours to evenings and weekends
• Travel required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without accommodation

Background Check
Standard and Education

Other Information
Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University's academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=222842&PostingSeq=1

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