Director Of Student Success

The full-time Director of Student-Athlete Success position reports to the Associate AD for Internal Operations and responsibilities include, but are not limited to creating and implementing detailed plans of action for student-athletes considered academically at-risk, coordinating team study hall, organizing, and implementing individualized academic plans, developing, and assessing academic advising services need by CSU student-athletes as such services relate to NCAA progress towards degree requirements and established institutional requirements, participate in NCAA eligibility certification. This position also creates connections between student-athletes, staff, and university services. Oversees initiatives by regularly researching new and innovative ways to enhance and contribute to the personal development, transferable life skills, and holistic growth of the student-athletes, positioning them for success in their experiences beyond the playing field. Developing programs with particular attention to historically underserved populations including low-income, first generation, underrepresented students of color, veterans and military affiliated, rural students, and students with different abilities/disabilities. Responsible to the SWA for maintaining records and fulfilling NCAA and campus requests/reporting requirements. Responsible for supervising SAAC and serving on the mental health task force.

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of academic advising and/or learning specialists for student-athletes and individual counseling techniques. Ability to coordinate student-athlete events. Ability to obtain such knowledge of the best practices, procedures, and activities for the University, Undergraduate Studies, and Intercollegiate Athletics. Ability to evaluate NCAA Eligibility,

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of academic advising and/or learning specialists for student-athletes and individual counseling techniques.

• Ability to coordinate student-athlete events.

• Ability to obtain such knowledge of the best practices, procedures, and activities for the University, Undergraduate Studies, and intercollegiate Athletics.

• Ability to evaluate NCAA Eligibility.

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships with students, faculty, and staff and be passionate about the student-athlete experience.

• Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

• Computer/Technological skills, able to work with a diverse group of people with various backgrounds, education levels, and cultural differences.

• Knowledge of NCAA and SAAC rules and regulations. Must be able to work nights and weekends.