Advising Recruiting Specialist/ Head Softball Coach

Job Title: Academic Advising Specialist/Head Coach

Department: Admissions and Athletics

Reports To: Associate Dean of Enrollment and Director of Athletics

Supervises: Assistant Coaches and Student Workers

Job Classification: Exempt

Location: Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown, IA

Summary:

This position involves responsibilities in the Student Services and Athletic Departments. The advising and recruiting role serves as an enrollment/student services central point of contact for both current and prospective students. Under the "one-stop-services" philosophy, it provides support and services to on-campus and off-campus/distance learning students including: recruitment (on-campus, at high schools, businesses, and college fairs), admissions processes, placement testing, registration, financial aid assistance, academic and career advising, and retention efforts to meet the unique needs of all students. Academic Advising and Recruiting Specialists are expected to provide support for any student who needs help when assistance is requested. This position actively supports our diverse students through targeted initiatives, programs, and projects.

The Head Coach position serves as an integral member of the athletic department including its operations and events. Provides daily oversight of their assigned collegiate athletic program. This position is responsible for the recruitment and retention of a full competitive roster. Follows all Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD), Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC), and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations in administering the program. Supports the development of student athletes. Coordinates travel, game, schedule, inventory, and maintenance of equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides academic advising, recruiting, registration, and support to current and prospective students including maintaining a current understanding of all education programs.

• Develops and maintains a broad knowledge of college student services and refers students for specific assistance.

• Provides advising and monitoring for assigned areas.

• Assists in planning, organizing, and administration of admissions policies and procedures.

• Assists and educates students on program requirements, graduation, and transfer and articulation information.

• Acts as a resource to motivate students toward positive experiences while enrolled.

• Works with prospective students and families through the recruiting cycle to ensure all paperwork is received, processed, and all questions are addressed; assists students and visitors in person, by email, electronic means and over the phone.

• Organizes recruiting events for special populations and programs.

• Assists with all aspects of college and departmental events and activities including but not limited to campus tours, career events, orientations, and financial aid workshops.

• Provides an environment for successful recruitment and retention of student athletes.

• Supports the development of student athletes' success in the classroom and in their respective sport.

• Coordinates travel, game schedule and game management.

• Provides for program needs within allocated budget, including inventory of all equipment and uniforms.

• Assists with maintenance of team and college equipment.

• Develops on and off campus relationships that support the success of the position. Assists with program and department fundraising.

• Ensures compliance with all IVCCD, ICCAC and NJCAA rules and regulations.

• Serves as an integral member of the athletic department including its operations and events such as providing game day management duties and driving teams to sporting events as needed for all athletic programs.

• This position requires working with NJCAA Letters of Intents, Budgets and purchase orders.

• This position will be expected to be involved with set-up for their computation, SID work for their sports and some administration duties.

• Attends IVCCD and ICCAC meetings as required.

• Supports the overall success of the District by performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Preferred; Playing experience/college coaching or other coaching experience required. Student Services experience preferred.

Base Wage: $43,000-$58,000 annually - actual salary will be based on experience and education.

Benefit Information: This position offers a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, vacation, sick and staff development opportunities.

Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Administration, serving as the District Equity Officer, 3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-844-5530, equity@iavalley.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560 Facsimile: 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.