Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services and Retention
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
This four year grant funded position will be responsible for providing leadership in an all-inclusive student-centered support structure for all student-athletes from matriculation through graduation and life beyond. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director. Grant funding ends in December 2026. Position is not guaranteed to continue in 2027
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Promotes the well-being and retention of student-athletes. Provides pre-assessment of student-athletes academic abilities and skills during their first semester of enrollment at TXWES . Provides specialized orientation programming for freshman/transfer student-athletes. Provides information to student-athletes and coaches regarding institutional polices academic requirements and athletic eligibility Meets regularly with student-athletes as part of monitoring their academic progress. Acts as a liaison between the athletic and academic communities and ensures that student-athletes comply with academic rules established by the University the NAIA and the Sooner Athletic Conference. Actively collaborates in the area of Academic Affairs and Student Life to develop a comprehensive program that contributes to the total development of all student-athletes while increasing retention numbers reducing attrition numbers and improving graduation rates. Engages in collaborative programming with various constituents from across campus to address the needs of our student-athletes. Works with assigned academic advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes. Monitors assignment of tutorial support. Assists coaches with study hall structure and procedures. Communicates student-athletes academic progress grade checks and class attendance to coaches. Advises the TXWES Athletics Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ). Prepares and submits annual NAIA Return on Athletics Report Serves as a member on the Retention Fundraising and Implementation Committee.
This four year grant funded position will be responsible for providing leadership in an all-inclusive student-centered support structure for all student-athletes from matriculation through graduation and life beyond. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director. Grant funding ends in December 2026. Position is not guaranteed to continue in 2027
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Promotes the well-being and retention of student-athletes. Provides pre-assessment of student-athletes academic abilities and skills during their first semester of enrollment at TXWES . Provides specialized orientation programming for freshman/transfer student-athletes. Provides information to student-athletes and coaches regarding institutional polices academic requirements and athletic eligibility Meets regularly with student-athletes as part of monitoring their academic progress. Acts as a liaison between the athletic and academic communities and ensures that student-athletes comply with academic rules established by the University the NAIA and the Sooner Athletic Conference. Actively collaborates in the area of Academic Affairs and Student Life to develop a comprehensive program that contributes to the total development of all student-athletes while increasing retention numbers reducing attrition numbers and improving graduation rates. Engages in collaborative programming with various constituents from across campus to address the needs of our student-athletes. Works with assigned academic advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes. Monitors assignment of tutorial support. Assists coaches with study hall structure and procedures. Communicates student-athletes academic progress grade checks and class attendance to coaches. Advises the TXWES Athletics Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ). Prepares and submits annual NAIA Return on Athletics Report Serves as a member on the Retention Fundraising and Implementation Committee.
Required Experience:
Director
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