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Student-Athlete Services Specialist (Student Services Professional III)

Job No: 513185
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Athletics, Temporary, Full Time


Position Summary

Student-Athlete Academic Support Services provides a wide variety of professional services and activities ranging from pre-admission guidance to initial eligibility coordination, advising, and academic support through to graduation. The purpose of the program's services and activities is to assist and support student-athletes in achieving high academic success and personal integrity while progressing toward a degree objective.

Under the general direction of the Executive Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, the primary responsibilities of the Student-Athlete Services Specialist include admissions and initial eligibility pre-evaluations of prospective student-athletes and tracking admissions of said students. The incumbent will be the liaison between Enrollment Services and head coaches regarding the admission status of their incoming student-athletes. This person will serve as the primary contact with the NCAA Eligibility Center, providing regular reports on the initial eligibility status of prospective student-athletes to head coaches. The Student-Athlete Services Specialist will also serve as a point of contact with SDSU's Certification Officer on campus. Another primary function of this position is to serve as the liaison with the Office of Housing Administration and coordinate prospective and continuing student-athlete housing needs with coaches.

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This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on or before June 30, 2023, with the possibility for reappointment and/or permanency. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper-division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with major responsibility for a professional career or personal counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

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  Three or more years in NCAA Athletics compliance, certification, and/or academic support if the applicant does not have Master's or postgraduate degree.
  
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  Knowledge and understanding of CSU and SDSU admission requirements.
  
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  Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in admissions.
  
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  Ability to evaluate transcripts for admissions and initial eligibility purposes.
  
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  Knowledge of NCAA initial eligibility and continuing degree progress requirements.
  
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  Ability to work with various constituencies in a professional manner.
  

Specialized Skills

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  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or similar database programs.
  
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  Total commitment to adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
  
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  Attention to detail is of utmost importance.
  
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  Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  

Compliance with all NCAA, conference, and San Diego State University rules, policies, and procedures are of paramount importance to the university. All position responsibilities should be carried out in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources. Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,691 per month.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,691- $6,683 per month.

SDSU COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward, a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on May 5, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by May 4, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

University employees that have direct job responsibilities involving intercollegiate athletics are expected to have knowledge and understanding of NCAA, conference, and University rules, policies, and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics. Additionally, he or she is required to notify the appropriate personnel of any knowledge of, or should have known of, any violation or suspected violation of NCAA, conference, or University regulations.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Noemi Bravo-Rojas at [email protected]



Advertised: Apr 20, 2022 (10:00 AM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/513185/studentathlete-services-specialist-student-services-professional-iii







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