Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Athletics
Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Athletics
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDR format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300acre treelined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6to1 undergraduate studenttofaculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lectures series courses and student government. Developing closeknit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Athletics reports to and works closely with the Associate Director of Academic Advising for Athletics to lead organize and implement all aspects of academic advising for studentathletes. S/he assists studentathletes in exploring and identifying their educational goals and developing academic plans while maintaining compliance with Rice University NCAA and the American Athletic Conference rules and regulations. The Assistant Director advises studentathletes through oneonone meetings and as a team of academic advisors. The Assistant Director assists with the Athlete Peer Academic Advisor Program Orientation Week programming and other advising programs and events. S/he provides input to the Associate Director of Academic Advising for Athletics with strategic planning staffing decisions budgetary responsibilities and representation on various committees and work groups as requested. The Assistant Director creates and/or participates in the development of compliance reports financial and administrative reports and other reports relevant to Academic Advising for Athletics. The Assistant Director for Athletics may act on behalf of the Associate Director as requested.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have direct experience in academic advising for Division I student athletes and a strong understanding of NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The role requires experience implementing programming including new studentathlete orientation and peer academic advising. A demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with athletic department staff coaches faculty and other campus departments is essential. Experience using advising systems (e.g. Banner Navigate Degree Works) is ideal along with excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Workplace Requirements:This position is exclusively onsite necessitating all duties to be performed in person at Bixby Academic Center (MF 95). Some weekends and evening work are also required. Per Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range:$60000 $62000 annually contingent upon experience and qualifications.
*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree
- 2 years of experience in academic advising for athletics
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; independence and initiative; proactive attitude towards students
- Ability to interact and collaborate with staff and faculty leaders gain the trust and confidence of students and train students for positions of leadership
- Diplomacy patience and tact necessary to successfully address a wide range of interactions with administrators faculty staff students parents and community members
- Ability to handle routine interruptions by students and others seeking assistance
Preferences:
- Masters degree
- Experience in academic advising mentoring tutoring and/or instructional experience at a Division I university
- Early alert intervention program assessment
- Experience utilizing education technology platforms such as Navigate Banner Degree Works Canvas Slate
- Experience with Rice University faculty staff students and collaborative offices or an understanding of a residential liberal arts college
Essential Functions:
- Assists with assigned advising committee through letter writing data collection and assessment
- Advises undergraduate students across a wide variety of interests and needs
- Assists with preparation and delivery of Orientation Week programming
- Prepares and provides presentations for administrators faculty advisors collaborative offices and students during Orientation Week and throughout the academic year
- Research and reports on current best and progressive practices for general and specialized areas of academic advising
- Assists with creating and distributing academic advising resources including information from peer schools national associations Rice academic departments and collaborative offices
- Advises students through individual appointments and centralized and residential college information sessions
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
- Serve as the athletic advisor for designated athletic teams maintaining ongoing communication with coaching staff regarding studentathlete progress and eligibility
- Monitor academic performance and eligibility to ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies
- Support early alert efforts and academic interventions for atrisk studentathletes
- Lead the planning training and supervising the Athlete Peer Academic Advisor Program
- Partner with the Associate Director on strategic planning assessment and policy development related to studentathlete advising
- Represent the advising team on departmental and universitywide committees related to athletics advising and student success
- Provide advising during peak periods orientation events and other key academic programs
- Serve as a delegate for the Associate Director as needed
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values: Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center ator for support.
If you have any additional questions please email us at . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
