Position Title:

Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement

Department/School:

Academic Enhancement

Salary/Pay Rate:

$63,000 - $67,000

Job Summary:

Marist University invites applications for an Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement. The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement provides direct assistance to over 600 students. The Center provides academic advising, academic support, student-athlete development, and study assistance. This position would provide academic support and student-athlete development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and one to three years experience in student-athlete support. Valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to work effectively as a team player. Knowledge of NCAA rules and proficiency with various computer technologies required.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor progress toward graduation and NCAA eligibility of student-athletes by providing academic support services.
• Regularly communicate with coaches regarding student progress and needs.
• Provide student-athlete development programming in the areas of personal enhancement, character development, career readiness, and leadership development through a combination of one-on-one meetings, small group sessions, and presentations to large groups.
• Participate in on-campus recruiting activities with prospective student-athletes by providing information on support services
• Coordinate nominations for academic awards and honors.
• Perform other job related duties as required

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree in education, counseling or related field is strongly preferred. Applicant should be knowledgeable about the needs of student athletes to succeed in the academic environment and have experience using Banner. 

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. 
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University

About the Department/School:

The mission of the Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement is to provide academic advising, tutoring, life skills development and study facilities to the student-athlete population at Marist University.  In addition, the office monitors the academic progress and NCAA eligibility of each student-athlete.  The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement is committed to providing student-athletes with academic support services that will not only assist them during their time at Marist, but also allow them to develop the skills necessary to be successful after their playing careers are complete. 

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional weekend and evening hours as required.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.