Assistant Director of Academic Support

The Athletics Academic Support Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the academic success and eligibility of Pepperdine student-athletes. This position is responsible for implementing individualized academic plans, monitoring progress toward degree completion, and ensuring compliance with University, conference, and NCAA academic standards. Through collaboration with coaching staff and campus partners, the coordinator provides timely academic updates and contributes to the overall mission of the University by fostering student-athlete development both in the classroom and beyond.

Duties

• Advise and monitor satisfactory progress of student-athletes according to Pepperdine, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations for assigned teams.
• Implement and structure academic plans for specified student-athletes.
• Provide real-time academic progress data to assigned teams' coaching staffs. 
• Assist with the evaluation and certification of student-athletes' continuing and transfer eligibility. 
• Manage book program for student-athletes on athletic scholarship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

The Athletics Academic Support Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the academic success and eligibility of Pepperdine student-athletes. This position is responsible for implementing individualized academic plans, monitoring progress toward degree completion, and ensuring compliance with University, conference, and NCAA academic standards. Through collaboration with coaching staff and campus partners, the coordinator provides timely academic updates and contributes to the overall mission of the University by fostering student-athlete development both in the classroom and beyond.

Duties

• Advise and monitor satisfactory progress of student-athletes according to Pepperdine, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations for assigned teams.
• Implement and structure academic plans for specified student-athletes.
• Provide real-time academic progress data to assigned teams' coaching staffs. 
• Assist with the evaluation and certification of student-athletes' continuing and transfer eligibility. 
• Manage book program for student-athletes on athletic scholarship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years' experience in academic support with student-athletes
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps

Preferred:

• Master's degree or higher
• NCAA Division I experience with knowledge of NCAA Division I rules
• Knowledge of developing an at-risk program and experience in learning strategies
• Former student-athlete experience
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, NCAA software, and Teamworks software

This is a Restricted, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $25.96 - $28.84 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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