Director of Student Athlete Academic Success

Position Title:

Director of Student Athlete Academic Success

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

51600 - Gen Athletics

Advertised Salary:

$48,000 - $53,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits:

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Position Title:

Director of Student Athlete Academic Success

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

51600 - Gen Athletics

Advertised Salary:

$48,000 - $53,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA:

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

N/A

Term of Position:

12 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

At Will

Summary of Position:

The Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success at Ferris State University provides comprehensive academic support and leadership for student-athletes participating in the 17 NCAA and GLIAC/CCHA-sanctions sports. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, this position works closely with the Coordinator of Compliance and Student-Athlete Success and the Athletic Learning Specialist to ensure academic excellence and NCAA compliance for over 400 student-athletes. The position will support students across multiple varsity sports, monitor academic progress, and assist with course registration and degree planning. The Director will coordinate faculty progress reports (EAB), manage academic feedback systems for academically vulnerable students, and work with the registrar’s office in timely and accurate reporting of eligibility certification. The position will collaborate with coaches, faculty, and campus departments to promote student-athlete success and retention while connecting student-athletes with available campus resources at FSU and maintaining compliance with NCAA, GLIAC/CCHA, and institutional regulations. This is a temporary 5 year position.

Position Type:

Staff

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Division I or II intercollegiate athletics department. Demonstrated understanding of NCAA rules and regulations as it relates to academic eligibility.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

Office Environment

Bending

Reaching

Sitting

Twisting

Repetitive movement

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Master’s Degree

Working knowledge of Banner, NCAA Compliance Assistant, EAB Navigate

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates as an integral member of the eligibility certification team in coordination with the registrar’s office

• Provides academic support services primarily to upper classmen student-athletes by coordinating advising meetings and maintaining consistent contact with the assigned student-athletes. Additionally, maintains consistent contact with coaches of assigned student-athletes concerning all aspects of the student-athlete’s academic progress and eligibility.

• Monitor, interpret, and apply University, GLIAC, and NCAA rules and policies as it relates to certifying academic progress toward degree requirements for all continuing student-athletes

• Review and analyze transfer evaluations to determine the NCAA eligibility of incoming and current student-athletes.

• Maintain detailed student-athlete records for eligibility certification and NCAA reporting.

• Provide academic data for NCAA and GLIAC reporting requirements as needed, such as the GSR and ASR reports.

• Provide detailed student-athlete reports to various constituents upon request, such as full-time enrollment verification, GPA, course registration, eligibility needs, summer credit requirements, students who must declare a primary, mid-term, and final semester grade, etc.

• Represent the FSU Athletics compliance office with other athletic department constituencies and cross-campus partners, including the registrar's office, academic deans, and instructional and Primary-Role advisors in the colleges, admissions, institutional research, international student services, and any other relevant department within the University.

• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.

• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate in scholarly and professional development activities related to student advising, retention, and success.

• Active membership in professional organizations

• Participate in University, College, and/or departmental committees

• Provide information and referrals regarding university policies, additional resources, programs, and services that will support student success

• Knowledge of student persistence and completion issues

• Additional hours, evenings, or weekends may be required as necessary to meet the needs of students and the university

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Create and update student records

• Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

• Maintain calendars and scheduled appointments

• Use independently to meet deadlines and timelines

• Analyze and solve problems related to professional responsibilities

• Review and understand course prerequisites, program course requirements, and graduation requirements

• Review student transcripts and/or records

• Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial Application Review Date:

June 2, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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