Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success and Senior Woman Administrator
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
The Assistant Athletic Direct for Student Athlete Success and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) will provide leadership and advocacy for women’s athletics while also serving in a hybrid role that promotes student success and supports direct coaching responsibilities. This position ensures comprehensive support for student-athletes through academic mentoring, compliance oversight, and holistic development programs. The SWA will also serve as a head or assistant coach in one varsity sport, contributing to athletic development and team performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Senior Woman Administrator Duties
- Provide mentorship and leadership to all coaches and student-athletes involved in women’s sports.
- Represent female student-athlete interests at the institutional, conference, and national levels.
- Participate in hiring processes for coaching staff.
- Support strategic planning, fundraising, and program growth initiatives for women’s athletics.
- Assist with NCAA eligibility and compliance tracking for all student-athletes.
- Develop, conduct, and present educational sessions for students and staff focused on NCAA rules and regulations, with particular emphasis on academic eligibility requirements, including progress-toward-degree standards, GPA thresholds, credit hour requirements, and full-time enrollment status. Ensure all sessions provide practical guidance for maintaining compliance and supporting student-athlete academic success.
- Implement inclusive practices to foster diversity and equity in athletic programs.
- Promote recruitment and retention of female athletes and sport participation.
Student-Athlete Success Duties
- Serve as the main point of contact for student-athlete academic initiatives.
- Serve as the liaison between the Student Success, Academic and Athletic Departments to monitor academic performance and offer intervention solutions when students are at risk.
- Provide oversight of all facets of academic support service programs and student-athlete development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA academic policies.
- Guide students to identify and use academic support resources.
- Respond to early alerts and coordinate support services based on student needs.
- Participate in orientation, graduation, and institutional retention efforts.
- Serve on college committees and support high-impact academic events.
Coaching Responsibilities
- Serve as head or assistant coach of one varsity sport.
- Plan and lead team practices, conditioning sessions, and competitive strategies.
- Mentor student-athletes in both academic and athletic development.
- Recruit prospective student-athletes and assist with retention efforts.
- Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and institutional athletic policies.
Additional functions:
- As well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with students, coaches, instructors, and parents.
- Commitment to student development and academic support.
- Knowledge of NCAA compliance and eligibility standards.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain focus during high-impact periods.
- Team-oriented mindset with an emphasis on collaboration and student advocacy.
- Competence with college software and data systems for academic monitoring.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Counseling, Sport Management, or a related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of five years’ experience working with at-risk students and student-athlete populations.
- Prior experience in athletic administration, academic advising, or coaching at the collegiate level.
- Proven record of supporting student success and compliance in a higher education setting.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, June 2nd, 2025. No phone calls, please.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.
