Director, Kathryn Hughes Seaber Raider Academic Center for Student-Athletes

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees! 1. Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage. 2. Choose from two generous retirement plans: 3. Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting. 4. State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement. 5. Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more! 6. See full details in link below (for SUA employees) Full Benefits Summary (PDF) Shippensburg University seeks a collaborative, student-centered professional to serve as the Director of the Kathryn Hughes Seaber Raider (KHSR) Academic Center for Student-Athletes. The Director provides comprehensive academic support and programming for Division II student-athletes, helping them connect with the resources, services, and opportunities necessary to succeed academically and personally. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Retention, the Director works collaboratively with the Office of Student Success, Athletics, faculty, coaches, advisors, and campus partners to promote student-athlete academic success, retention, persistence, and holistic development. The Director will also contribute to recruitment and student engagement efforts by representing the KHSR Academic Center at University events and providing prospective student-athletes and their families with clear information about academic expectations and available support. Essential Responsibilities 1. Works closely with the Office of Student Success to provide holistic support for student-athletes. 2. Works closely with the Director of Athletics, Associate Director of Athletics, coaching faculty, faculty advisors, and staff to support and enhance the academic success of all student-athletes. 3. Develops, plans, coordinates, and implements programming and initiatives designed to support student- athletes' academic success, retention, and persistence. 4. Serves as the primary academic support person for all Shippensburg University Division II student-athletes. 5. Collaborates with the Learning Center staff to coordinate tutoring services and academic workshops for student-athletes. 6. Collaborate with other campus offices to arrange information-based workshops. 7. Provides informational presentations to prospective student-athletes and their families. 8. Participates in Open House, New Student Orientation, and Fall Welcome Week activities representing the Seaber RAC. 9. Guides student-athletes in balancing academic and athletic responsibilities while supporting their personal, academic, and career development through academic coaching, goal setting, and skill development, including study strategies, time management, informed decision-making, and understanding university academic expectations. 10. Fosters a welcoming environment that encourages student-athletes to engage with academic support services, including study halls, academic coaching, mentoring, and campus resources. 11. Effectively communicates with student-athletes. 12. Works closely with Faculty Athletics Representative and Sports Information Director on the Student-Athlete Awards Committee. 13. Ensure student-athletes understand requirements for NCAA and PSAC eligibility 14. Maintains accurate records and provides coaches with academic summaries and semester and annual updates on student-athletes' academic progress 15. Develops and implements an annual assessment plan to evaluate program effectiveness using institutional assessment and student success platforms, including Nuventive and Navigate360; analyzes assessment data and prepares reports to support continuous improvement, institutional effectiveness, and compliance. 16. Perform other duties as assigned or required. Full job description will be provided at time of interview.