Job Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Football Academic Services is responsible for monitoring and facilitating academic progress toward graduation for Football student-athletes.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides pre-assessment of student-athletes’ academic abilities and skills during their first semester of enrollment at TCU.
2. Manages the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions for the football advising unit.
3. Provides specialized orientation programming for freshman/transfer student-athletes.
4. Provides informative and collaborative academic advising for assigned student populations as well as assists academic advisors in complex cases.
5. Works with assigned TCU Faculty/staff advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes with declared majors.
6. Monitors and tracks student-athlete academic progress.
7. Assists student-athletes in developing academic plans.
8. Monitors assignment of tutorial support.
9. Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration).
10. Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility.
11. Communicates student-athletes’ academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches.
12. Provides information to student-athletes and coaches regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility.
13. Nominates students-athletes for NCAA, conference and institutional academic awards.
14. Assisting student-athletes with any university process which affects continuing academic eligibility such as major and minor declaration, permission to transfer classes, evaluation of transfer credit, etc. Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel.
15. Assists with preparation of NCAA, Big 12 and institutional reports as assigned by the Director.
16. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports.
17. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2 years’ experience advising/counseling students in higher education or related field.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be insurable under the University Motor Vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of appropriate computer software packages.
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules.
• Skill in both spoken and written communication.
• Skill in making updates to digital and social media channels daily.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision under strict deadlines in a fact paced environment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. 

Notification of Compliance with NCAA Regulations:

This job description includes the expectation of compliance with NCAA regulations.  An institutional staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.

About Texas Christian University

TCU is all about the experience. This is a place where students learn how to adapt to whatever the future might bring, develop critical thinking skills and expand their creativity. With a choice of rigorous academic programs in 130 undergraduate areas of study, 61 master’s level programs and 24 areas of doctoral study, Horned Frogs have opportunities to search for meaning and examine values, yet graduate well-prepared for professional accomplishment. Whether in the fine arts or business or engineering, Horned Frogs can develop their full creative potential here. For example, both MBA and undergraduate students at the Neeley School of Business benefit from an experience ranked at the top by Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report — not in spite of, but because of, the focus on the individual. At TCU, professors love being in the classroom. These mentoring teacher-scholars also conduct well-published, leading-edge research, often with undergraduates at their sides. Horned Frogs live, learn and play 24-7 in a 277-acre setting in a vibrant city. They work out in state-of-the-art recreation facilities, catch Big 12 NCAA athletic competition and participate in 200+ organizati...ons, all without leaving the campus. That’s when they’re not providing thousands of hours of volunteer service to their community, interning in New York or LA, practicing journalism in Washington, D.C., experiencing international business in China or perfecting Spanish in Seville. It’s how Horned Frogs are learning to change the world.

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