Associate Director of Student Athlete Success - Football
University of California Los Angeles
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Details
Posted: 28-Aug-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3337
Position Summary
Under general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Excellence, the Associate Director of Student-Athlete Success will support football student-athletes in their pursuits of excellence in the classroom, community and in competition. The primary function is to manage the academic support services for football and monitor student-athlete academic progress. This position will coordinate a team of academic mentors and Learning Specialists who support student-athletes with their progress-towards-degree completion and academic success. Successful candidate will serve as an intermediary between the Football Coaching Staff and the Office of Academic Excellence (OAE) staff in academic matters. The Associate Director of Student-Athlete Success will promote positive cross-campus and inter-department relationships and act as a liaison to various departments including Admissions, Compliance, Recruiting, Eligibility, Office of Student Conduct, Center for Accessible Education, Student Affairs, Communications, Student-Athlete Development. This position acts within NCAA, UC, UCLA, Pac-12/Big10 and department policies to maximize the efficiency and time for student-athletes within the Football program to prepare them for success in life after graduation.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
Experience working with a collegiate football program within academic support and/or coaching. (Preferred)
Knowledge and ability to comply with Pac-12/Big 10 Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion. (Required)
Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment. (Required)
Takes responsibility for decisions, actions, performance and outcomes. Works in a responsible manner with positive attitude, shows self-awareness and is open to feedback and improvement. (Required)
Must have the ability to analyze situations and systems, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly. (Required)
Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to be adaptive and flexible in work environment, diagnose potential issues, and address proper individuals in advance to achieve common goal in positive manner. (Required)
Incumbent must have excellent writing and oral communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively at a variety of levels including department and university staff, coaches, faculty, recruits, parents, donors, Pac-12/Big 10 and NCAA administrators. (Required)
Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds and Promote a culture of diversity and inclusion. (Required)
Ability to perform and communicate effectively under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility. (Required)
Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including Microsoft Office, Teamworks, Concur, and others. (Required)
Knowledge of University policies and procedures. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor?s degree or equivalent work experience is required. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
10% Ability to travel with team and assist OAE in properly coordinating any academic needs including study hall and exam proctoring while on the road for competition.
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.