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Position Information

Posting Number 20113156

Position Title Assistant Athletics Director, Student Athlete Success

FTE

Position Type Staff

Department Athletic Development

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Success provides strategic oversight and daily management of academic support services, and student-athlete development initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the department’s adherence to NCAA , conference, university, and system regulations. The role serves as a key liaison between Athletics and campus stakeholders to promote student-athlete success, foster institutional integrity, and advance departmental initiatives, including community engagement, life skills programming and acts as the advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ).

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

Student-Athlete Support & Program Oversight

+ Assist in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the athletic department and ensuring the smooth functioning of sports programs.

+ Support academic services for student-athletes including advisement, class registration, 1-on-1 at-risk meetings, grade checks, and study hall.

+ Serve as the primary coordinator for all student-athlete support services such as student well-being and addressing academic and personal athletic needs.

+ Advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisor Committee ( SAAC ).

+ Support mission and vision of Lamar University Athletics and Lamar University with integrity and in compliance with all NCAA , conference, and university rules, policies, and procedures.

+ Provide support to coaches and staff for Teamworks Hub and Teamworks Academics.

+ Coordinate summer bridge and life skills programming for student-athletes.

+ Supervise senior academic advisors (athletics).

+ Assist the Associate Athletics Director with the NCAA academic certification process.

University & Community Engagement

+ Assist the senior leadership staff of the Department of Athletics and provide input into departmental execution.

+ Serve and assist on interview search committees and promote collaboration and unity across university and athletics staff.

+ Provide direct support for community engagement opportunities and contribute to fundraising efforts for the athletic department.

+ Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively between academic departments, administrative offices, NCAA , and conference to ensure a cohesive and compliant educational environment.

+ Proven track record with building and maintaining positive professional relationships to provide education and guidance to coaches, athletes, and staff regarding rules and regulations governing collegiate athletics.

+ Demonstrated ability to coordinate life skills programming, and provide training and guidance to student-athletes, coaches, and staff on academic and compliance matters.

+ Proven experience and success in finding innovative and creative opportunities to identify areas for improvement within academic processes and compliance efforts, implementing changes as needed.

+ Ability to work effectively with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements: This position required sitting and standing for extended periods of time and lifting to 25 pounds while performing the essential functions as described within the essential job functions.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

+ Health, dental & vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ State of Texas Retirement plans

+ Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

+ Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/hr-services/benefits/index.html)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the position summary and essential job functions.

+ 1-3 years’ experience in athletics program management, progressively increasing responsibility and experience working in higher education, college athletics or professional sports or equivalent; master’s degree preferred.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $52,446 - $68,180

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 07/31/2025

Close Date 10/31/2025

Open Until Filled No

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