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Posted: 29-Oct-24
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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Internal Number: 101000
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Recruitment will serve as the initial point of contact for our prospective, incoming and transfer student-athletes. Working in conjunction with head coaches and sports program administrators, this position will provide necessary guidance and support throughout the recruiting, admissions, and financial aid process to ensure all institutional requirements are met. In addition, will be responsible to provide advisement on all NCAA specific requirements necessary for eligibility. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Athletics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses academic preparedness of all prospective student-athletes
Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility
Works with coaches to complete pre-evaluations of all freshmen, transfer, and graduate prospective student-athletes
Ability to create, develop and maintain accurate financial aid records of all student-athletes across the Athletics department
Serves as the primary liaison with the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions and works with coaches throughout the application process to ensure all incoming student-athletes have completed the application and have submitted all necessary documentation to Admissions
Liaison to Student-Athlete Admissions Committee and Campus Admissions Department
Act on behalf of Intercollegiate Athletics to the Campus Admissions Committee – responsible for speaking on behalf of coaches as it pertains to admitting recruits
Participates in team meetings with all teams, as well as Assistant & Head Coaches meetings to convey Admissions and NCAA eligibility requirements and expectations for student-athletes
Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, and school/college programs and curricula
Serves as the liaison with Admissions Transfer Director(s) to complete evaluations of transfer prospective student-athletes
Completes other duties as assigned including professional development and providing annual reports and program evaluations
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least 3-5 years of experience in a collegiate admissions/intercollegiate athletics environment.
Thorough knowledge of NCAA eligibility legislation, specifically legislation related to initial eligibility and transfer eligibility
Previous experience within recruiting or admissions on a college campus
Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations of the conference, the NCAA, as well as other associations and agencies to which the Duquesne University adheres
Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain good working relationships with coaches, students, and other staff members
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population
Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures to prospective students and the public
Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution and 5-8 years of experience in a collegiate admissions/intercollegiate athletics environment.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.