Assistant Athletic Director, Academic Success

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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Director, Academic Success and Development

Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Evaluation Group: Staff Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Vice President, Intercollegiate Athletics/ Senior Woman Administrator

Positions Supervised: Coordinator, NCAA Academics; Academic Coordinator; Head Coach

Job Summary

The assistant athletic director for academic success and development is responsible for oversight of all aspects of NCAA student-athlete academics, the Academic Success Center (ASC) and student-athlete development programming at Lindenwood University.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Oversees and assists with student development, academic success, academic athletics eligibility and progress towards graduation for NCAA student-athletes
• Oversees the daily operation of the ASC, including physical space, structures and offerings for student-athletes
• Supervises regular Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) meetings, executive board operations and other activities
• Creates, implements and evaluates comprehensive academic plans for assigned teams
• Oversees student-athlete development programming, including career development, community outreach, the athlete mentorship program (AMP) and SAAC events
• Focuses on high-impact practices that positively influence the retention, eligibility and personal development of Lindenwood’s student-athletes
• Communicates regularly and intervenes purposefully with a diverse group of student-athletes with a range of communication styles and skill sets
• Evaluates incoming student profiles to assist with creation of individualized academic success plans
• Collects and analyzes data regarding student-athlete academic performance and ASC usage to regularly implement positive change
• Maintains sound documentation practices
• Maintains highly confidential and organized academic records for teams, including attendance, grades, testing/accommodations and other essential information for academic success
• Disseminates academic information to coaches and other necessary staff in a regular, timely and effective manner
• Communicates regularly with faculty members regarding student-athlete success and welfare

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Serves as a sports administrator for assigned teams
• Enforces study hall rules and expectations for all student-athletes in the ASC
• Stays current in effective methods on intervention, communication and hands-on strategies for academic success and student development
• Creates positive relationships with the campus community to enhance student-athletes’ experiences and ensure desirable outcomes and goals

Employee Management and Development

• Models, supports and holds others accountable to the university’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity and teamwork
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and monitors performance of all ASC staff and student employees
• Sets clear performance expectations and holds employees accountable
• Conducts thorough and timely performance evaluations based on evidence, observation and feedback

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ related administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong collaborative and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership, creativity and initiative
• Highly developed analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.

• General office setting

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for extended time daily
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.