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DESCRIPTION
The University of California San Diego is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Athletics Scholar-Athlete Development & Eligibility Advisor. UC San Diego, located in La Jolla, in the San Diego Metropolitan area, enrolls over 35,000 students, earned recognition as one of the world's premier research universities, and is ranked as one of the top-10 public universities in the nation.
UC San Diego Athletics has a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence, sponsors 23 varsity sports, and is a member of the Big West Conference, an NCAA Division I conference. Triton Athletics has consistently ranked as one of the most successful athletic programs, ranking among the top 7 nationally in the Learfield Director's Cup on 13 different occasions and has finished second overall three times.
Under direction of the Executive Sr. Associate AD - Scholar-Athlete Success, the incumbent is responsible for a comprehensive NCAA academic eligibility advising of scholar-athletes and student-athlete development program. The incumbent works closely with Athletic Directors and Coaches and the Faculty Athletics Representative Athletics Compliance & the NCAA Certifying Officer in the Registrar's Office. Responsible for understanding and applying NCAA rules to all assigned tasks. The incumbent will follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department and NCAA, and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms. Triton Athletics promotes the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, and is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University.
Acts as the primary resource person for a designated cohort of scholar-athletes for all issues related to the management of academic eligibility and advisement of student-athletes and coordinates with & refers to Department & College advisors as needed. Provide advisement and mentorship support to incoming and continuing scholar-athletes enrolled in the Triton Success Program. Assists Athletics Compliance with developing and implementing compliance education plan focused on improving Coach and staff expertise and knowledge of NCAA compliance, and the consequences of noncompliance as they relate to Bylaw 14 and progress towards degree. Providesinterpretative assistance to coaches, staff, current and prospective student-athletes on NCAA rules related to Bylaw 14 as a means to prevent NCAA violations. Assists with quarterly and annual evaluation of eligibility of all student-athletes, which requires a specializedknowledge of NCAA Division I regulations. Assists with data collection and analysis for various NCAA & institutional reports, including but not limited to Federal Graduation Rates, NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR).
Actively participates in evaluating, updating and writing compliance and student services policies and procedures. Oversees and continually assesses the Student-Athlete Development Program and corresponding student services, including Triton Rising Orientation Series,quarterly and annual workshops, speaker series, tutoring programs, community service projects, team retreats, awards and recognition events, and
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.