Job Summary

The Managing Director for Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC) and Associate Director of Athletics works independently under the direction of the Associate Vice Provost, (AVP) Undergraduate Advising and Success to develop and oversee robust student support for student-athletes to contribute to their academic success at SJSU. The Managing Director also collaborates closely with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. The incumbent develops and implements student service and operational academic service programs to promote the academic and life skills success of student-athletes. As the Associate Director of Athletics the manager will have dotted line reporting to the Athletic Director to assist with oversight of the student-athlete Academic Progress Rate (APR), Graduation Success Rate (GSR), and NCAA academic reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Trains staff members on SJSU academic policies and NCAA regulations pertaining to academic eligibility and student-related compliance
• Coordinates academic student-athlete support, academic plans, retention, eligibility, student-athletes in academic jeopardy, and graduation in conjunction with the student’s Success Center
• Oversees the staffing and coverage of the Gadway Academic Center (South Campus) and YUH Athletic Academic Success Center
• Manages, and evaluates unit staff
• Supervises bi-annual grade reports distributed to head coach and Athletic Senior Staff
• Supports the enrollment process for all incoming student-athletes with the college based and undeclared Success Centers
• Works closely with the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance during the approval process for payment of fees for student-athletes on athletic aid
• Directs staff and ensures training on and compliance with FERPA rules and regulations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and NCAA Clearing House policies and processes
• Management knowledge and skills in the development, implementation, and evaluation of support programs
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to review and verify complex records and detailed information for compliance with CSU requirements, and interpret information from a variety of institutions.
• Ability to write and secure grants and other external funding opportunities
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, faculty, students and the general public
• Knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior, techniques used in counseling and learning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years of work experience with some combination of these areas: assessment, co-curricular development, and racial justice

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Five years of experience in a higher education or related setting and leading programs that build co-curricular programming
• Experience in developing, implementing, and leading Athletic programs, with demonstrable outcomes
• Experience in developing assessment programs and/or providing training to others on the topic of assessment
• Published work or conference presentations on the topics of athletics, assessment and/or co-curricular development

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,335/month - $9,987/month

CSU Salary Range: $4,583/month - $14,713/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: March 15, 2023 through April 3, 2023. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).