Require Associate Athletic Director in Dearborn, MI

Job title: Associate Athletic Director

Company: Henry Ford College (MI)

Job description: Job Description Summary



Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an Associate Athletics Director.



The Associate Athletics Director is primarily responsible for leading programs and coordinating services for student-athletes that lead to retention, graduation, and transfer. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.



Core Competencies and Qualifications



Education- Master's degree in education, business, sports management, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution, or a comparable combination of a bachelor's degree in related field and relevant experience.



Experience- Four (4) years of experience working with secondary or post-secondary students.



The ideal candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies.



Communication - Expresses verbal and written ideas and thoughts clearly and effectively; good listening and comprehension skills; keeps others adequately informed; uses appropriate communication methods.



Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; adjusts approach or method to best fit situation; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions.



Critical Thinking - Seeks solutions to problems both within and beyond area of direct responsibility; interprets the unasked questions; understands and evaluates how job relates to others.



Decision-Making - Develops course of action based on unique rather than similar circumstances; considers competing demands; exhibits objectivity and fairness.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Challenging Athletes' Mindset for Personal Success (CHAMPS) Program to include coordinating speakers, topics, and resources as a tool to empower student-athletes towards academic success.


• Lead implementation of the bi-weekly Student-Athlete Progress Report program in coordination with head coaches


• Coordinate effective working relationships with college administrators in offices that include Academic Advising, Counseling, Learning Lab, Orientation and Registrar


• Lead implementation of programs for student-athletes identified as ?high-risk? academically, especially with online classes, coordinate tutoring, supplemental instruction, and other support services.


• Direct Study Table programs as necessary in coordination with head coaches


• Coordinate services, programs and workshops that assist student-athletes with academic success, in both in-person and online environments.


• Lead campus, conference and national academic award presentations and reports in coordination with compliance guidelines.


• Lead efforts to track student-athletes who transfer to increase the college's graduation rate.


• Lead the Student-Athlete Orientation program for new and returning student-athletes.


• Lead the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.


• Coordinate and lead the efforts to ensure that the Athletic department is in full compliance with NJCAA and MCCAA rules and regulations.


• Lead the efforts for adherence to strict compliance with College policies and procedures.


• Provide a timely and accurate system of completing mandated forms, reports, assessments, and audits as required by various reporting and oversight agencies.


• Together with the Registrar, responsible for certifying eligibility of all student-athletes.


• In collaboration with the Athletics Director, responsible for monitoring Coaches' activities relative to rules compliance and interacting with College faculty and staff members.


• Collaborating with the Financial Aid department and the Athletics Director, responsible for the evaluation and awarding of student-athlete scholarships.


• Communicate eligibility and compliance/certification guidelines to current and prospective student-athletes and their families and high school coaches.

• Assist with departmental special events as assigned.


• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications and other departments to promote athletic events and achievements.


• Assist with oversight of home athletic events as assigned.


• Oversee sport team(s) as assigned.


• Assist with the revision of the Student Handbook and Year-In-Review.


• Perform other professional duties as assigned.

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