Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Recruitment- Intercollegiate Athletics
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Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Recruitment- Intercollegiate AthleticsSalary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits Location: Intercollegiate Athletics Position Status: Full-time Hours: Varied Position Number: 232114/10-1000 FLSA Status: ExemptPOSITIONSUMMARY: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. DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assesses academic preparedness of all prospective student-athletesEvaluates 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 evaluationsREQUIREMENTS:Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accreditedinstitution and at least 3-5 years of experience in a collegiateadmissions/intercollegiate athletics environment.Thorough knowledge of NCAA eligibilitylegislation, specifically legislation related to initial eligibility andtransfer eligibilityPrevious experience within recruiting or admissions on a collegecampusMust maintain current knowledge of applicable rules andregulations of the conference, the NCAA, as well as other associations andagencies to which the Duquesne University adheresThorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs,including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, atcolleges/universitiesStrong communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonalskills, and ability to maintain good working relationships with coaches,students, and other staff membersAbility to maintain confidentialityDemonstrated strong attention to detailThorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse studentpopulationAbility to interpret and communicate University policies andprocedures to prospective students and the publicAbility to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materialsBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalentexperience/trainingPreferredqualifications: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 ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:Commitment to theUniversity's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of theimportance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent withthe University's Mission. Demonstratedexperience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the Universitycommunity (students, faculty, staff and others).Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC ( We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.