The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) invites applications for the position of Staff Assistant for Academics and Compliance. The position will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance on monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, monitoring programs designed to develop student-athletes? life skills, and assist with events related to the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.  Hours required for this position will be 30 hours per week and must be able to work nights and weekends.  UM-Dearborn is among the top-tier comprehensive public universities in the Midwest with approximately 8,100 students, outstanding faculty and staff as well as beautiful facilities and grounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with student-athlete eligibility and the preparation of eligibility certificates.
• Monitor initial and continuing academic progress of student-athletes in assigned sports.
• Conduct meetings with assigned caseload of student-athletes.
• Regular communication with coaches and administrators in regards to academic progress of student-athletes.
• Assist with student-athlete development and programming.
• Interpret and accurately apply NAIA, ACHA, WHAC, and UM-Dearborn policies and procedures.
• Proof and edit all department handbooks, agreements, and waivers.
• Review and monitor academic enhancement program.
• Assist with Student Athlete Advisory Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience within a collegiate athletic environment.
• Demonstrate ability to interact with various constituents including student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Excel in verbal and written communication.
• Basic understanding of FERPA.
• Working knowledge of rules and statistics for all sports offered at UM-Dearborn.
• Knowledge of AP Styling.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.