Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coordinator

Description

The Athletic Department at the University of North Dakota is currently looking for a Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coordinator to join our team.

This position will provide assistance to the Athletics Department in the area of academic services including developing learning strategies that promote academic improvement and serving as an academic advisor. This position is responsible for monitoring progress toward degree certification for NCAA eligibility (PTDs) as well as initial eligibility for PSA’s for sports assigned. This position also assists with continuing eligibility of current student-athletes including monitoring, recording and reviewing academic progress, and communicating with staff and student-athletes, particularly for assigned teams. This position will assist with all student-athlete development programming. This position will also assist with various internal operation tasks on a daily basis as assigned by the Associate AD, Internal Operations/SWA.

The mission of the University of North Dakota Athletics Department is to support UND through intercollegiate athletics while providing our student-athletes the opportunity to compete, learn and grow. It is UND Athletics vision to create champions in the classroom, community and competition while providing a united and diverse culture.

Our core values: accountability – take responsibility for your actions; integrity – respect each other and do what is right; loyalty – take pride in everything you do, commit to excellence and invest in honorable relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting with and developing individual academic plans (assisting with class selection, monitoring graduation requirements/transcripts/degrees and setting educational goals etc. as appropriate) for newly admitted UND student-athletes in assigned sports during the academic year and summer terms
• Responsible for monitoring academic progress, reviewing of academic records, assisting students experiencing academic difficulties (learning, psychological or physical), and assisting with the overall orientation of all student-athletes
• As assigned, utilizes UND Admissions and NCAA Eligibility Center to monitor and determine admissibility of future UND student-athletes and advise them as to proper preparation coursework or testing
• Utilize CAi, PeopleSoft, and GradesFirst to monitor academic progress of student-athletes
• Serve as a liaison for Orientation and Admissions within Athletics. Assist with communication with committed PSAs related to these areas and maintain tracking and communication with all students, student affairs offices, coaches, and staff year round as assigned
• Assist with the coordination of Athletics specific orientation for all new SA arrivals at UND (fall and spring)
• Assist with annual Student-Athlete Handbook Development and Production
• Serve as Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) secondary liaison and UND staff contact for the Summit League SAAC
• Serve as Student-Athletes for Inclusion & Diversity (SAID) secondary liaison
• Assist with student-athlete development programming and initiatives
• Serve on Campus Committees and represent the interests of UND Athletics in meetings with campus constituents as needed
• Assist with the assignment of SA’s to Foundation Scholarships within guidelines provided
• Assist in nomination process for Post Graduate scholarships and other NCAA and Conference academic honors for student-athletes
• Secondary instructor for UNIV101 – University Life student-athlete sections for freshmen student-athletes
• Assist with creation of the Student-Athlete Support Services Newsletter: The Nest Digest
• Will assist with the coordination of annual professional speakers (two per year)
• Responsible for assisting with the completion of accurate and timely academic reports for coaches and administration at the completion of each academic term (fall, spring, summer - grades and eligibility)
• Assist in completion of APR and other NCAA and UND academic reports using CAi, PeopleSoft, GradesFirst and LSDBi
• Assist with compiling AD Honor Rolls each semester and coordinate mid-term grade collection
• Advocate the policies and procedures of the Office of Student-Athlete Support Services to all UND Athletics personnel.
• Promote compliance with all NCAA rules and Regulation

Required Competencies

• Must have effective professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules & regulations
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes, including having a valid driver's license

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum one-year experience in college level academic advising or coaching
• Minimum one-year experience in college level student programming
• Valid Drivers License
• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at an NCAA Division I, II, or III athletics department
• One-year experience as a college level learning specialist
• Experience with student-athlete based advising or coaching
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other applicable higher education software systems
• Experience with developing student academic/learning skills

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$33,000+ annually

Work Schedule/Start Date

Full-Time (40 hours/week); 12-month appointment

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.