Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.So,... are you ready?JOB SUMMARY:Clemson University Athletics is looking for an Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services to fulfill the following duties:Serves as the Academic Coordinator for assigned student-athletes by providing academic support services. Provides academic support to the Football Team. Provides support to learning specialists in administering academic plans. Performs other duties as assigned.JOB DUTIES:60% - Essential - Academic Coordination and Counseling: Meets with designated student-athletes individually on a weekly basis. Reviews all appropriate information, such as course syllabi, Canvas and grades. Assists assigned student-athletes in establishing and attaining academic goals. Provides expertise in academic advising by assisting student-athletes with course registration each semester and in the selection of academic majors and/or minors. Facilitates assigning of student-athletes to the appropriate resources for registration and course scheduling. Supports learning specialists and educational services staff to ensure timely and appropriate support is provided to assigned student-athletes.15% - Essential - Athletic Academic Services Department Support: Contributes to the Athletic Academic Services department through participation on committees as assigned and collaboration on initiatives to support the student-athlete population.10% - Essential - New Student On-boarding: Assists summer school freshmen and mid-year student-athletes in football with transition and acclimation to the University. Ensures participation in orientation sessions, pre-registration, Clemson Connect programming and computer training. Provides orientation to EEE and assists student-athletes in setting academic goals. Assists student-athletes in developing and implementing a graduation plan in the major of their choice, consistent with NCAA eligibility requirements. Ensure all student-athletes participate in Immersion. Ensures each incoming student-athlete is utilizing electronic resources.10% - Essential - Reporting, Evaluation & Monitoring: Ensures appropriate student participation in the EEE program and follows reporting guidelines as mandated by the Provost's Manual. Calculates and submits mid-year and year-end academic status reports for assigned sports. Coordinates collection of appropriate information needed to seek NCAA and ACC academic awards for student-athletes. Monitors and communicates to the appropriate personnel assigned student-athletes' NCAA and ACC eligibility, as well as their Clemson University academic standing. Conducts student schedule audit at the conclusion of course registration each semester to ensure NCAA eligibility and progress towards degree/graduation.5% - Essential - Recruiting:Assists assigned teams with recruiting prospective student-athletes. Meets with prospects during official and unofficial visits. Assists with academic recruiting presentations for junior day recruiting events. Attends recruiting events during evenings and weekends.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education - Master's DegreeWork Experience - 1+ Years - Collegiate experience working in academic support in Division 1 AthleticsResponsibilitiesJOB KNOWLEDGEComprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situationsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNo Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.Budgetary ResponsibilitiesNo Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:60% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period40% - Walk or move about75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself60% - Recognize or inspect visually90% - Perceive, observe, clarity of visionWORKING CONDITIONS:5% - Overnight TravelWORK SCHEDULE:Standard Hours: 40 Hours / WeekCompensation InformationSalary Commensurate with ExperienceSalary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.Essential Personnel LevelNormal OperationsRequired to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.JOB LOCATION:Clemson, SCAPPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until FilledMILITARY AND VETERAN:MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.VETERAN PREFERENCE:South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.CLOSING STATEMENT:Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.