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Associate Director for Academic Excellence, Track & Field

Position Number: 6293452
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Associate Director for Academic Excellence, Track & Field
Lubbock
41368BR
Academics

Position Description
Plan and develop daily business functions for various departments within the athletic organization. Ensure the athletic organization maintains a favorable public and stakeholder perception while fulfilling the organization's strategic mission.

Major/Essential Functions

Monitor and evaluate Progress Toward Degree (PTD) and NCAA eligibility requirements for student-athletes in the sport of Track & Field.
Serve as the academic advisor for the sport of Track & Field, providing academic guidance and collaborating with coaching staff to deliver a comprehensive academic support program.
Act as the primary liaison between athletic academic services and various campus departments, maintaining regular and proactive communication with faculty and staff to support student-athletes' academic success, address academic concerns, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with institutional and NCAA academic policies.
Collaborate with the Transfer Evaluation Office and academic departments to assess transfer credits for prospective and incoming student-athletes, ensuring a smooth evaluation and transition process.
Work with athletic compliance and certification offices while ensuring proper procedures and processes are being met.
Collaborate with the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) staff to assign subject/general tutoring, learning specialist sessions, and study hall requirements for student-athletes.
Assist in the recruiting visit process for prospective student-athletes in the sport of Track & Field. Meet with & guide prospective student-athletes through the pre-TTU admission process.
Advise current student-athletes in academic progress, degree selection, appropriate class selection, academic policies & campus resources; Monitor academic progress and proactively create intervention plans.
Assist with the practice clearance process for Track & Field student-athletes.
Support administrative efforts, including gathering and reporting data for academic awards and scholarships.
Provide consistent and frequent communication with the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Excellence, with coaches, and support staff about the progress of assigned student-athletes. Prepare necessary grade reports and updates for coaches and support staff.
Maintain consistent communication with the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Excellence, the coaching staff, and support staff regarding the academic progress of Track & Field student-athletes. Prepare and distribute grade reports and academic updates.
Serve as a contributing member of committees within the Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes.
Ensure compliance with all NCAA, Big 12, Texas Tech University, federal, and state regulations and policies.
Other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three (3) years related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal seven (7) years.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Sport Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising, student-athlete support services, or a related area within intercollegiate athletics.
Familiarity with APR, GSR, and other NCAA academic metrics.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with coaches, faculty, compliance staff, and campus partners to promote student success.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the athletics calendar.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate
18.24

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.