SALARY $49,182.00 - $60,000.00 Annually LOCATION Youngstown, OH JOB TYPE Professional Administrative JOB NUMBER 202400175 DIVISION President DEPARTMENT Academic Counseling OPENING DATE 08/08/2024 BARGAINING Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit UNIT STATUS SALARY GRADE E5 FULL-TIME 1.0 EQUIVALENCY Summary of Position Manages and directs academic staff in academic advising services; oversees and coordinates collection of required academic documents that comply with NCAA degree requirements in order to prepare and review with Academic Eligibility Committee. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Supervises employees; evaluates staffing needs; assigns and reviews work; establishes timeframes for the completion of tasks; trains and orients new employees; approves and/or disapproves requests for leaves; interviews candidates for employment and recommends for hire; evaluates work performance; receives and responds to grievances; provides assistance with the development of unit work procedures and policies; recommends and provides staff development opportunities. Prepares and organizes the process of verifying academic eligibility that complies with NCAA regulations; coordinates review of degree requirements by an outside academic authority, via the Academic Eligibility Committee; ensures committee has necessary and appropriate academic documentation for review as needed; provides rules education to committee as NCAA legislation changes. Reviews and prepares academic data for submission of NCAA reports such as APR and GSR. Provides projections on academic data to assist staff and coaches with roster management and decision making. Prepares institutional reports as directed. Reviews data on academic background of student-athletes in order to identify potential levels of academic achievement and recommend proposed majors; recommends and counsels student-athletes on academic options, considering the athlete's strengths and weaknesses, educational needs, time management skills, sport schedules, and NCAA conference regulations. Creates and maintains academic support programs for incoming and current student-athletes to ensure academic success. Applies NCAA Division I academic rules to student-athlete's academic plan towards a degree; works cooperatively with campus constituents who review NCAA academic eligibility and provides necessary support documentation. Serves as primary contact for other athletic advisors when eligibility issues arise or problem-solving is needed to find a solution. Participates in prospect campus visits; prepares unofficial evaluations of prospective student-athlete records, including transfers; works cooperatively with academic departments and the International Programs Office in obtaining course equates for domestic and international students. Assists coaches in providing regular updates as to academic standings for student-athletes, as well as likelihood of prospects meeting NCAA Initial Eligibility. Responsible for preparing weekly/bi-weekly grade reports for coaches and ensuring the other athletic advisors are doing the same for their sports. Establishes and refines processes to track the academic progress and academic status of student-athletes during each academic term. Manages academic support plan creation for students who are at-risk or struggling academically. Manages operations such as, but not limited to, coordinating study table and tutoring sessions, monitoring of the area, and ensuring that coaches have regular updates on study hours completed. Recommends and assists student-athletes in applying for academic scholarships and awards including those offered by the NCAA, conference, and other related agencies. Serves as liaison with student support services, referring student-athletes to other offices when appropriate; also serves as primary liaison with University academic advisors and faculty. Cultivates and b