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Vanderbilt University Assistant Director of Student Services, Athletics in Nashville, Tennessee
As a part of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success, the Assistant Director of Student Services is a member of the Student Services team and will report directly to the Director of Student Services. The primary focus of the Assistant Director of Student Services is to monitor the academic progress of student-athletes for assigned sports. In addition, this position will be expected to provide student-athletes with academic counseling and support services, refer student-athletes to campus resources and monitor study halls/tutorial services.
About the Work Unit
Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams (6 men's teams and 11 women's teams), 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Responsible for monitoring the academic progress of assigned sports and providing academic counseling and support services as needed
Meet regularly with assigned caseload, including weekly meetings with first-year student-athletes as well as those in danger of not meeting good academic standing
Report academic progress to coaches and sport administrators
Check classes for attendance
Assist in tracking student-athletes’ compliance with NCAA academic eligibility and progress towards Vanderbilt University degree requirements
Help student-athletes learn time management skills to assist in balancing the demands of academics and athletics
Serve as a sounding board for student-athletes to help them deal with issues surrounding the transition from home life to college
Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families as requested
Alert professors and/or deans to absences due to university-sanctioned travel to athletic events, medical procedures or illnesses, deaths in the family or other extenuating circumstances that may constitute a missed class
Meet with professors, advisors and/or deans as requested
Serve as a resource to professors if problems arise regarding a student-athlete in which they would like our assistance
Refer student-athletes to appropriate campus resources as needed.
Collect and report academic data as needed (e.g., SEC for Academic Honor Roll, Vice Chancellor/Athletics Director, Provost’s Office, Board of Trust, etc.)
Monitor evening study halls as assigned
Seek intentional professional development opportunities for continued growth
Serve as a role model for student-athletes in terms of upholding integrity, cooperation, self-reflection and stressing the importance and benefits of education
Work in a cooperative, team atmosphere to support student-athletes’ needs
Comply with all NCAA and SEC rules and regulations
Work in conjunction with the department’s compliance office to stay current on all rules and regulations to ensure we are operating with the highest level of integrity
Lead student-athlete programming or significant office responsibility
Collaborate on and participate in special projects
Mentor other staff members
Display a track record of professionalism within the student services field and show significant initiative in performance and responsibility
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services, or the Director of the Ingram Center
Qualifications
A Master’s Degree is preferred.
A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
2-3 years of experience within football academics at an NCAA Division I athletics program is preferred.
Organized, detail oriented and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is required.
High emotional intelligence and ability to communicate effectively is required.
Knowledge of NCAA Division I and SEC rules and regulations is required.
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.