This full-time position is primarily responsible for performing functions related to Division I academics. This position will also perform work within other areas of AMA and other academic duties, as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as a primary member of the Division I academic team within Academic and Membership Affairs. Fulfill other academic duties, as assigned, depending on the selected candidate's experience and expertise.
Serve as a member of the APP team, which may include validating APP data submissions, processing APR adjustments and APP penalty waivers, conducting APP data reviews, and reviewing APR improvement plans.
Process student-athlete academic waivers and interpretations, as assigned.
Serve as a member of another bylaw team as skills are presented.
Assist academic team leaders in policy matters by developing solutions to identified issues, drafting documents, and presenting concepts to staff and committees.
Serve as a liaison to various academic organizations.
Represent the NCAA and Academic and Membership Affairs staff through participation as a presented at various staff, Association, conference and professional organizations' seminars, workshops and meetings.
Assist the membership, staff, and other interested individuals and organizations in understanding NCAA Division I academic legislation, interpretation and policy, as well as, through the conference contact program, committee support, written correspondence and in-person presentations (e.g., NCAA Regional Rules Seminars, conference meetings).
Complete miscellaneous projects, as assigned.
May serve on various group and national office project teams.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's or advanced degree preferred.
Two years of full-time professional experience in intercollegiate athletics, higher education administrator or the legal profession required.
Preferred demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules.
Well-developed analytical skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Strong computer skills with a desire to embrace new technologies.
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
Estimated Travel Required
This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.
Key Competencies
Effective Communication | Can exchange ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is understood with clarity and purpose.
Teamwork | Can effectively work together with other people and collaborate to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
Attention to Detail | Allocates cognitive resources to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large.
Critical Thinking | Ability to examine issues and ideas and to identify good and bad reasoning in a variety of fields with differing assumptions, contents, and methods.
Problem Solving | Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
Core Values
LEADERSHIP | We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions, counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
INCLUSION | We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
COMMUNICATION | We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
COLLABORATION | We work together, based on mutual respect, to lead and serve our stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITY | We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.
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