Assistant Director of Football Academic Services

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

 

The University of Missouri’s Baseball Program is seeking an Assistant Director of Football Academic Services position that will work with the sport of Football and one additional Olympic sport.

This individual will provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes. The responsibilities of this position include monitoring academic performance, preparing and implementing individualized academic plans for each student-athlete, and monitoring NCAA and University of Missouri eligibility rules. The position will strive to build and maintain a rapport with a diverse population of students, coaches, staff, and university administrators. This position possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills and displays high ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the academic support for the Mizzou Football Team.

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Hiring Department

 

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

 

The University of Missouri’s Baseball Program is seeking an Assistant Director of Football Academic Services position that will work with the sport of Football and one additional Olympic sport.

This individual will provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of student-athletes. The responsibilities of this position include monitoring academic performance, preparing and implementing individualized academic plans for each student-athlete, and monitoring NCAA and University of Missouri eligibility rules. The position will strive to build and maintain a rapport with a diverse population of students, coaches, staff, and university administrators. This position possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills and displays high ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the academic support for the Mizzou Football Team.

Advising, tracking, and monitoring students on course selection, major exploration and declaration, degree plans, transfer credit, internships and career preparation, financial aid, NCAA continuing eligibility requirements, time management, study strategies, and goal setting.

Empowering student-athletes to make the most of their time at Mizzou and prepare them for the 40 years after Mizzou.

Assisting with New Student Orientation.

Working with campus advisors to ensure degree applicability of semester schedules and maintain up-to-date graduate plans for football student-athletes.

Speaking to prospective student-athletes about being Mizzou Made and the academic and student development resources available to Mizzou student-athletes.

Communicating regularly with coaches and instructors to assist in travel preparations and provide feedback and reports to coaches.

Mentoring student-athletes on study skills, goal setting, test-taking strategies, and positive relationships with instructors and other academic support staff.

Collaborating with the Director of Enhanced Learning to monitor students with documented learning difficulties.

Corresponding with administrators and faculty members to ensure positive relationships are made between athletics and campus.

Monitoring the continuing eligibility of student-athletes as part of the NCAA academic standards and regulations.

Participating in on-campus recruiting activities and other duties as assigned.

Abiding by all University, SEC, NCAA, and FERPA rules and regulations in an ethical and confidential manner.

 

Shift

 

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required. 
 

Minimum Qualifications

 

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

 

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree and 1-3 years of NCAA Division I Football Academic experience is preferred. 
 

Anticipated Hiring Range

 

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 

Grade: GGS 10

University Title: SENIOR STUDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR

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Community Information

 

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

 

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards.... 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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