Oct. 7, 2005

Recruitment No. 2702

This position is in the Management Personnel Plan (Administrator II) and earns management benefits.

SALARY: Commensurate with background, education, and experience.

SDSU, founded in 1897, is one of 23 campuses of the California State University system. SDSU enrolls over 33,000 students and offers 151 Degree Programs. The campus employs approximately 2050 full-time and part-time faculty members, 1700 staff and more than 2800 students. The campus is located in the City of San Diego, a vibrant, widely diverse city of over 1.2 million people, that offers exciting opportunities based on its emerging biotechnology and telecommunications community, its proximity to the border, and extensive opportunities for recreation, tourism, education, and business make San Diego a highly desirable place to live, work, and play. For additional information, please visit San Diego State University's website at www.sdsu.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Athletic Academic Services, under dual report to the Director of Athletics and the Vice President of Student Affairs, is responsible for oversight and administration of all academic areas including academic advising, admissions and eligibility processes, and life skills/community service. Responsible for supervising, supporting, hiring, training, and evaluating academic support counselors and all other Student-Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS) staff. Responsible for creating, monitoring and evaluating guidelines, goals, and expectations in all areas of SAASS. This includes daily supervision and feedback, problem-solving, and continual assessment of the overall program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge, experience and understanding of student-athlete advising and counseling, life skills programs, and eligibility issues. General working knowledge of university policies and procedures. Knowledge of conference and NCAA regulations associated with athlete academic progress. Knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures to assess student strengths and weaknesses. Knowledge of student development and personal guidance techniques/strategies. Proven skills and success in counseling, tutoring, collecting and analyzing data, curriculum advising, and program development. Excellent supervisory, organizational, and leadership skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as the member of a team toward common goals. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and establish relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the university community.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related field and minimum five years experience in Division I athletic academic advising and related areas. Master's degree or beyond preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must complete the SDSU employment application and provide a resume. Applications are available at San Diego State University, The Center for Human Resources, 4th floor Extended Studies Center, San Diego, CA 92182-1625 or http://bfa.sdsu.edu/ps/. Review of applications will begin October 20, 2005, and the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants with disabilities requiring special application and/or interview arrangements may call (619) 594-7099. BB 10/06/05

SDSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, DISABILITY OR VETERANS STATUS.