Assistant Director
ASPSA UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Overview
The Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks one full-time Assistant Director.
Responsibilities
Serve as an academic counselor for assigned teams and coordinate all aspects of department-wide projects or programs.
Represent the department with university partners and within the ASPSA, across units.
Provide all the functions of an academic counselor and deliver academic support to student-athletes, including academic coaching in study skills, time management, organizational skills, and methods for choosing balanced schedules that factor in class, practice, competition, and eligibility standards.
Meet with students regularly to monitor academic progress, review reports from faculty and tutors on academic progress, class attendance, and grades.
Reinforce information provided by official academic advisors and educate students on NCAA and institutional eligibility requirements.
Provide detailed weekly reports to coaches, conduct and attend team meetings, compile semester grade/eligibility reports, and assist with the preparation of each team’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
Maintain the highest standard of integrity and follow and comply with all NCAA, ACC, and University policies and procedures.
Note: The program is located in the ASPSA under the Provost’s Office.
Qualifications
Required:
A Master’s degree and a minimum of four years of experience working with student-athletes in an academic support program, in an educational setting, or with undergraduates in a 4-year college or university setting; or a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years of experience working with student-athletes in an academic support program, in an educational setting, or with undergraduates in a 4-year college or university setting.
Demonstrated effectiveness working collaboratively with staff and colleagues.
Knowledge of best practices in undergraduate student retention and familiarity with issues related to student-athletes’ academic progress and transition issues.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong skills in working with details and logistics.
Nightly and weekend work required, all year round.
Travel required.
Preferred:
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working with diverse student populations and at-risk students.
Experience working with student-athletes or college students.
Working knowledge of NCAA policies and eligibility.
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Responsibilities
Serve as an academic counselor for assigned teams and coordinate all aspects of department-wide projects or programs.
Represent the department with university partners and within the ASPSA, across units.
Provide all the functions of an academic counselor and deliver academic support to student-athletes, including academic coaching in study skills, time management, organizational skills, and methods for choosing balanced schedules that factor in class, practice, competition, and eligibility standards.
Meet with students regularly to monitor academic progress, review reports from faculty and tutors on academic progress, class attendance, and grades.
Reinforce information provided by official academic advisors and educate students on NCAA and institutional eligibility requirements.
Provide detailed weekly reports to coaches, conduct and attend team meetings, compile semester grade/eligibility reports, and assist with the preparation of each team’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
Maintain the highest standard of integrity and follow and comply with all NCAA, ACC, and University policies and procedures.
Note: The program is located in the ASPSA under the Provost’s Office.
Qualifications
Required:
A Master’s degree and a minimum of four years of experience working with student-athletes in an academic support program, in an educational setting, or with undergraduates in a 4-year college or university setting; or a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years of experience working with student-athletes in an academic support program, in an educational setting, or with undergraduates in a 4-year college or university setting.
Demonstrated effectiveness working collaboratively with staff and colleagues.
Knowledge of best practices in undergraduate student retention and familiarity with issues related to student-athletes’ academic progress and transition issues.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong skills in working with details and logistics.
Nightly and weekend work required, all year round.
Travel required.
Preferred:
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working with diverse student populations and at-risk students.
Experience working with student-athletes or college students.
Working knowledge of NCAA policies and eligibility.
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