Project Program Specialist

Arkansas State UniversityOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 weeks ago

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About this role

Coaching and Player Development

- Plan and lead organized, safe, and effective daily practice sessions and training programs.
- Develop game strategies, tactical play-calling, and team preparation for competition.
- Supervise graduate assistant coaches, volunteers, and support staff.
- Prioritize the health and well-being of student-athletes in coordination with the athletic training staff.
- Recruit, train, and develop student-athletes to field a competitive team ready for competition in spring 2028 in this emerging NCAA sport.
- Identify, evaluate, and recruit approximately 25 new prospective student-athletes by the fall of 2027 to meet roster goals.
- Coordinate campus visits, off-campus recruiting, and communications with admissions.
- Promote a positive team culture rooted in sportsmanship, character, academic balance, and student-athlete success.
- Engage in community outreach, camps, clinics, and fundraising activities to support program visibility and development.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute to program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Administrative and Operational Duties

- Administer and manage the program budget and coordinate fundraising efforts.
- Ensure strict compliance with university policies, Great American Conference guidelines, and NCAA regulations.

Assistant Director of Compliance

- Assist with NCAA Eligibility Center matters and tracking of initial-eligibility information for incoming student-athletes.
- Support recruiting compliance by maintaining documentation, reviewing forms for completeness, and monitoring official and unofficial visit paperwork.
- Assist with tracking of required NCAA forms and certifications, monitoring deadlines, and distributing reminders to coaches and staff.
- Maintain and update team rosters in Compliance Assistant/ARMS.
- Prepare compliance education materials and reminders for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
- Provide general administrative support for athletics compliance operations and athletic academic advising.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/Compliance.