Assistant Director -Athletics, Compliance and Retention

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - ATHLETICS, COMPLIANCE, RETENTION
MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics, Compliance and Retention for the Athletics Department.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

Reporting to the Director, Intercollegiate & Intramural Athletics, the Assistant Director-Athletics, Compliance & Retention, assists in developing and administering the athletics programs of a college; works to ensure student-athletes receive academic support services to help with their transition, retention, and completion; and fosters an environment through which coaches can provide effective coaching and quality services. 

The Assistant Director of Athletics also assists the Director with compliance responsibilities, such as assisting the Director in certifying NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) eligibility for student-athletes; assisting in the preparation of compliance reports; and assisting the Director in working with coaches and department staff to ensure compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations and CCC’s Athletic Governance Policy. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists in developing and implementing strategies and activities to increase student-athlete enrollment, retention, and completion, in coordination with Director and college staff.
• Represents the college and Athletic Department at recruitment events and participates in various activities to promote the college’s athletic programs.
• Works with coaches and student development staff to implement academic support programs tailored to the specific needs of student-athletes at risk of losing their eligibility to participate in a sports program due to unsatisfactory academic achievement.
• Assists the Director in ensuring student-athletes are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Assists the Director in the preparation and processing of required documents to certify the continuing eligibility of current student-athletes as required by NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Assists the Director in providing relevant compliance information and updates on NJCAA rules and regulations to help ensure college’s athletics programs remain in compliance.
• Assists the Director in conducting information sessions on NJCAA rules and regulations for coaches, athletic staff, staff from other college departments, and student-athletes to provide relevant compliance information and updated and help ensure compliance.
• Assists the Director in ensuring compliance with intercollegiate athletics program reporting requirements to the NJCAA. Assists the Director in the preparation of required NJCAA certification forms, student-athlete statements, drug consent forms, and other related forms as required.
• Assists in maintaining records of physical examinations of student-athletes required for their participation in tryouts, training, practice, or competitive events.
• Assists coaches with entering and maintaining data on-line using various system applications to provide mandatory statistics and reports to the NJCAA and City Colleges of Chicago
• Assists the Director in preparing timely and accurate monthly and annual progress reports.
• As needed, provides supervision/cover of night and weekend games on campus and away.
• Serves as a member of campus committees related to academic support and student success.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department and assists in ongoing activities of intercollegiate athletics
• May serve as an interim coach as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in sports Management, Sports
• Education, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related field
• Three years of coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Dedication to student-athletes and student success
• Knowledge and understanding of CCC’s policies regarding athletics and academic performance
• Knowledge and understanding of NJCAA rules and regulations
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability work within a culturally diverse environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Salary Range: $49,561 - $60,400

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago! 

WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits please visit our benefits page. Employees could be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
 

For the third time in four years, Malcolm X College was selected as a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.  
 

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.