Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX | United States
Job description
Requisition: 202400035S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Athletics
General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field. Two years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Performs moderately complex administrative and supervisory program work for Sam Houston State University Athletic Academics.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Oversees the work of assigned Academic and Compliance staff. Oversees all lead tutors and makes hiring decisions for all tutors. Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities. Assists in the completion of continuing National Collegiate Athletics Association ( NCAA ) eligibility certification. Assists with preparation, submission and validation of data required for the NCAA , APR and Graduation Rates, and other academic institutional reports as assigned. Confers with staff on program issues and problems and recommends solutions. Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel across campus. Communicates student-athletes' academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates programs. Conducts comprehensive academic advising and oversees academic support programs. Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility and student-athlete academic progress and works with on campus advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports. Recommends program guidelines, procedures, polices, rules, and regulations. Oversees the textbook rental process and acts as the liaison between Athletics and the University Bookstore. Assists in setting policies & procedures for study hall, tutoring and academic monitoring. Develops and assesses programs. Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration) and works with all coaches to build out practice chart for the following semester in order to build out class schedules far in advance. Develops programs focused on retention and graduation of student-athletes. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs. Develops academic plans for student-athletes. Works with Academic Success Center to build out Summer Bridge program for incoming student-athletes. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations and ensures they are followed. Maintains current and accurate knowledge of university catalogs for all majors, minors and pre-professional programs to determine how these elements impact continuing academic eligibility for athletic participation. Provides information to student-athletes, coaches and University stakeholders regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility. Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System
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