Virginia Tech · 1 month ago
Senior Assistant Director
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65K/yr - $72K/yrVirginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The Senior Assistant Director will provide academic support for student-athletes, monitor their academic progress, and assist in recruiting activities while ensuring NCAA eligibility compliance.
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Responsibilities
Provide academic support for assigned student-athletes, including personal and career development assistance
Refer student-athletes to offices for specialized services when appropriate
Work with coaches, academic advisors, and other University constituents to facilitate success of assigned student-athletes
Assist in determining NCAA eligibility for continued enrollment and/or for competition
Collaborate with Departmental Academic Advisors to ensure that all courses will count towards degree and eligibility to compete
Monitor assigned student-athletes’ academic performance, including: class schedules of assigned student-athletes, including resolving any problems or conflicts; monitor study hall, including evening hours and travel; creation of weekly grade reports; engage in regular contact with faculty of student-athletes
Provide accurate and timely information to SAASS senior management and coaching staff(s) on matters pertaining to assigned student-athletes
Assist in the recruiting process for student-athletes as requested, including weekends. Includes arranging meetings with Department Heads, Faculty Advisors for recruits in assigned sports; assisting with presentations regarding SAASS to recruits and families during recruiting visits; and establishing contact with incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes prior to and throughout orientation
Assist with the academic awards & recognition process for student-athletes
Monitor, assess and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness; embrace change required for improvement
Prepare and submit internal and external reports to the proper offices and/or stakeholders
Prepare monthly reports for the SAASS Director
Distribute athletic travel letters for assigned sports to appropriate faculty
Maintain timely and accurate academic advising records for assigned student-athletes, including record of interactions and documents pertaining to academic performance. Examples include copies of academic success plans, degree completion plans, student schedules and grade reports
Perform other duties as assigned, including serving on campus committees and participating in special projects
Qualification
Required
Earned Master's degree in relevant area
Several years experience in academic advising at the collegiate level
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various constituencies in a time sensitive and occasionally pressured environment
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality with discretion and in compliance with federal regulations
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred
College athletics academic support with Division I basketball experience
Experience in counseling and advising Division I basketball student-athletes
Knowledge of Division I continuing NCAA rules and regulations, including APR and GSR
Experience in the use of technology to accomplish academic or administrative tasks i.e., EAB/SSC, Teamworks, ARMS
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Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
Founded in 1872
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M
Leadership Team
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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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