Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Wellness & Academic Support Services
Full Time
Durham, NH
Posted
Job description
Summary
Operating Title
Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Wellness & Academic Support Services
Long Classification Title
Educational Program Coordinator II
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH Athletics Academic Tutoring
Summary of Position
Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director, this position provides wide-ranging support services for intercollegiate student-athletes in the areas of student-athlete wellness and academic support.
Regarding student-athlete wellness, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for coordinating and facilitating a comprehensive education program to enhance welfare and assist in the personal and professional development of the department’s student-athletes. In addition, this position provides services designed to minimize the impact of emotional distress on the academic and personal pursuits of student athletes through effective case management and the coordination of care between campus and community resources. This position will identify how to best utilize campus resources, identify resources available outside of the campus and integrate innovative programs in areas such as, but not limited to: diversity education, career placement, student-athlete welfare, leadership development, community involvement, mentoring, financial management skills, sexual assault and violence prevention training, and stress/time management skills.
Regarding academic support, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for mentoring, counseling, and providing proactive monitoring to student-athletes in assigned sports. This position must be able to interpret student-athlete needs and academic progress and provide individualized service. This position requires interaction with coaching staffs ensuring they are kept apprise of any issues regarding members of their team. This individual will be responsible for monitoring study hall as well as conducting study skill workshops. This position will also be an integral part of the recruiting process by meeting with recruits regarding academics and/or student-athlete development programs.
Regarding student-athlete wellness, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for coordinating and facilitating a comprehensive education program to enhance welfare and assist in the personal and professional development of the department’s student-athletes. In addition, this position provides services designed to minimize the impact of emotional distress on the academic and personal pursuits of student athletes through effective case management and the coordination of care between campus and community resources. This position will identify how to best utilize campus resources, identify resources available outside of the campus and integrate innovative programs in areas such as, but not limited to: diversity education, career placement, student-athlete welfare, leadership development, community involvement, mentoring, financial management skills, sexual assault and violence prevention training, and stress/time management skills.
Regarding academic support, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for mentoring, counseling, and providing proactive monitoring to student-athletes in assigned sports. This position must be able to interpret student-athlete needs and academic progress and provide individualized service. This position requires interaction with coaching staffs ensuring they are kept apprise of any issues regarding members of their team. This individual will be responsible for monitoring study hall as well as conducting study skill workshops. This position will also be an integral part of the recruiting process by meeting with recruits regarding academics and/or student-athlete development programs.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience
3-5 years
Additional Job Information
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.
Posting Number
PS3692FY22
Other minimum qualifications
Successful candidate must (1) have a bachelor’s degree preferably in Social Work, Human Services, Health Education/Promotion, Education, Student Affairs or Counseling (2) Experience working within a Division I Athletic Department; including familiarity with NCAA eligibility rules and regulations.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualities of the candidate include: (1) demonstrated experiences in planning, organizing and coordinating educational support program for college students; (2) demonstrated sensitivity to multicultural issues and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups; (3) demonstrated expertise in case management; (4) skill in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage multiple situations and to coordinate these efforts as a part of a multidisciplinary team; (5) energy and flexibility to manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships; (6) self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals; (7) excellent oral and written communication skills; (8) experience in college mental health, including crisis assessment, brief intervention, confidentiality requirements, and referral; and (9) experience as a student-athlete.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/52699
Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Grade
18
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Details
Posting Date
11/29/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type
Regular
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