Human Performance Center, United States of America
Director, Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development.
LEADERSHIP
Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department Student-Athlete Academic Services Job Summary Provides academic counseling and monitors the academic progress of assigned student-athletes. Coordinates and implements study hall, tutoring, and individual meetings for assigned teams. Responsible for coordinating Life Skills, Career Development, and the Privateer Community Outreach programming for the department. Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-Athlete Academic Support: (35%) Provides academic counseling and class scheduling assistance for student-athletes and assigned teams as designated by the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services. Monitors academic performance, tutor appointments, and prepares and distributes academic reports for designated sports. Meets regularly with at-risk student-athletes to develop effective academic and time-management plans and to assess academic progress and eligibility status. Liaises with First Year and Academic Advisors to monitor student-athlete registration and degree progress. Student-Athlete Academic Operations: (25%) Maintains open and consistent contact with coaches and administrators, faculty and University support staff. Creates and distributes missed class travel letters for assigned teams; communicate efficiently with faculty regarding any class absences. Monitors and tracks student-athlete participation in Athletics structured study hall. Instructor of record for UNIV 1001 seminar course for first-year student-athletes. Community Service, Life Skills and Career Development Programming: (20%) Coordinates and facilitates community service program for student-athletes; plans, organizes and reports student-athletes' outreach participation in various community service projects. Coordinates Life Skill and Career Development programming for student-athletes. Liaise with Career Services to support development of student-athletes. Athletic Compliance Support: (10%) Work with the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services to ensure that the Department and University are in compliance with University, Southland and NCAA rules and regulations. Assists the Compliance Office with the NCAA continuing eligibility certification process. Other: (10%) Serves as a resource for coaches, prospective student-athletes, and parents during the recruitment process. Assists with award programming honoring the academic and athletic achievements of student-athletes. Develops strong working relationships with student-athletes to emphasize the value of education and the development of self-reliance and self-confidence. Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Southland Conference, University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Assume other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree. Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education or working with high school students. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility rules and requirements. Proven ability to develop, establish and sustain relationships with various constituents. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to work nights, weekend and travel as needed. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 3 years of related experience in a Division I Athletics Department. Experience working with academically at-risk student populations, preferably football and/or basketball student-athletes. Working knowledge of Southland Conference rules and regulations. Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. About LSU New Orleans LSU New Orleans is the only R2 public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, and one of just four public colleges in Louisiana to hold that designation. R2 status opens the doors to competitive federal research grants that flow preferentially to classified research universities. It anchors the university’s power to recruit research-active faculty, to sustain doctor programs of national standing, and to signal to businesses and investors that New Orleans possesses the intellectual infrastructure a knowledge economy demands. Located along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, LSU New Orleans’ research excellence and urban relevance provide an opportunity for the institution to become a leading public research partner in one of America’s most exciting and vibrant metropolitan areas. New Orleans has always faced challenges that call for research driven solutions including coastal land loss, educational achievement gaps, affordability, public safety, and workforce shortages. LSU New Orleans can strengthen its research activity as a tool for public problem solving as well as economic impact by leveraging the scale, reputation, infrastructure, and global reach of the LSU enterprise while remaining deeply connected to the city it serves. With more than 5,500 students and the support of approximately 248 faculty serving the College of Liberal Arts & Human Development, The college of Sciences, The Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering, the Henry Berstein College of Business Administration, and six distinct schools, the campus remains committed to honoring its founding vision and continuing to play a critical role in the region. Opened in 1958 on the site of a former U.S. Naval Air Station as the region’s first fully integrated public university, LSU New Orleans was created after years of coordinated efforts from civic leaders and residents who believed that an accessible public institution of higher education was vital to the city’s future. Located only 15 minutes away from downtown and the French Quarter, the university occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the nicest residential areas of the city.Since its first commencement exercises in 1962, the university has conferred more than 80,000 degrees creating an extensive network of Privateer Alumni that includes prominent local leaders in fields such as business, tourism, athletics, government, and academia. The university is also an important catalyst of socio-economic mobility for the region. Its student body includes a significant share of first-generation students, working students, adult learners, and veterans.The institution has grown from a commuter-oriented campus into a comprehensive urban research university with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in distinctive academic categories tied to the city and region. Its evolution has been inseparable from the story of New Orleans; an internationally recognized city of creativity, resilience, industry, cultural influence, and global connectivity. As one of the most strategically important cities in America, New Orleans’s economy is rooted in legacy sectors such as energy, maritime commerce, tourism, healthcare, and international trade. Recently, the city has expanded its economic portfolio to include areas such as coastal restoration, film and media production, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The city’s strengths are the university’s opportunities. New Orleans needs talent, civic leadership, resilient infrastructure, healthcare innovation, artists, and entrepreneurs. This combination of culture, commerce and connectivity gives LSU New Orleans a set of dynamic factors that allows it to serve as both an access institution and a problem-solving university as it reinvents itself beginning this summer. LSU New Orleans Welcomes Job Applicants from Varied Backgrounds LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.