Women's Recruiting And Academic Coordinator

Staff Associate/Women’s Recruiting and Academic Retention Coordinator

Posting: January 2024

Start Date: ASAP

Position Number: FY24-29

Application Deadline:20 February 2024; open until filled

Division: Student Services Division

Union affiliation:Association of Professional Administrators (APA)

Supervision received:Reports to the Director of Athletics

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Staff Associate for Women’s Recruiting and Academic Retention Coordinator at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting talented female athletes to the institution's athletic programs, while providing support to ensure their academic success and overall well-being. This position requires a unique blend of skills related to athletics, education, and student support. The Women’s Recruiting and Academic Retention Coordinator will:

• Attend high school visits, recruiting fairs, sporting events, tournaments, and showcases to evaluate and engage with prospective student-athletes.
• Assist women’s head coaches and Assistant Director of Athletics / SWA in coordinating campus visits and tours for prospective student athletes.
• Participate and contribute to women’s athletic Recruiting and retention meetings as coordinated by SWA.
• Assist to monitor and track the academic progress of all student-athletes, offering guidance and developing individualized academic plans for them on an as needed basis.
• Collaborate with academic advisors and faculty to address academic concerns and promote success.
• Collaborate with the Event Management department to coordinate athletic camps on campus.
• Attend home game day events and perform event management duties as directed.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Clery Act.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to build relationships with high school coaches, athletic clubs, and other organizations to scout prospective student-athletes.
• Ability and willingness to travel to locations inside and outside of New England for recruiting
• Ability to clearly communicate and display data on recruiting activities in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• This position will not hold additional coaching responsibilities on campus.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate athletic events and recruiting efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development and/or the modeling of inclusive behaviors.
• Master's degree.
• Strong understanding of NCAA regulations related to recruitment and eligibility.
• Prior experience as a NCAA Student-Athlete.
• Experience in Recruiting and advising student-athletes, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Experience or familiarity with the college admissions process.
• Experience using Front Rush, Ellucian Recruit, Slate or other Recruiting CRMs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary:$60,000 to $63,000 The Academy offers generous benefits policies and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt under the FLSA.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form and the contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities link under Human Resources on the MMA website www.maritime.edu.

Applications may be attached and sent electronically by clicking "Apply Now".

Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.

Finalist must complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.