ASCDU
7/20/2007 8:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
July 20, 2007
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director
(Academic Counselor)
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (112900)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Director (Academic Counselor) for the Academic Support and Career Development Unit (ASCDU) reports to the Associate AD for ASCDU and is responsible for assisting student-athletes in meeting their academic objectives. This individual will serve as the primary contact and academic counselor in the sport of men's basketball. Specific responsibilities include: (1) acting as a liaison to faculty, administrators, and coaches regarding student-athlete academic matters; (2) participating in the recruitment, orientation, pre-registration, and enrollment of student-athletes; (3) tracking and monitoring academic progress for each student-athlete to ensure satisfactory progress; (4) coordinating the production, development, collection, dissemination, review, and analysis of the progress reports from faculty members; and (5) traveling with the team on trips longer than one night to oversee study time. A Learning Specialist in ASCDU will partner with this individual to ensure that any high risk basketball student-athletes have their needs met. In addition, there is a study table coordinator in place, as well as a tutor coordinator. This unit employs 15 full-time staff and 1 graduate assistant with an annual budget in excess of $1.3 million. Other duties for this position include: coordinating academic awards and honors; and performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. At least 5 years of experience, preferably in athletic administration, academic services, or related field. Must have a working knowledge of NCAA academic rules and procedures. Strong oral and written communication skills are needed. Must be computer literate.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately.
APPLICATION: For best consideration, send a cover letter, current resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references by August 10, 2007 to:
Ms. Lisa Lepore
Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics
2608
FAX: 301-314-7149
Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu
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