United States Sports Academy, America’s Sports University ®

Employment Opportunities

Applicants should forward a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to: jobs@ussa.edu; United States Sports Academy; Attention: Director of Administration; One Academy Drive; Daphne, AL 36526; Fax: 251.621.2527 EOE.

The United States Sports Academy is an E-Verify employer. If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace.

Dean of Academic Affairs

Reference: Job677

General Description: The United States Sports Academy, an independent, regionally accredited, and America’s only sports-specific institution of higher learning is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Dean of Academic Affairs. The Dean is the Chief Academic Officer of the institution and a member of the President’s Cabinet. He or she is responsible for planning, curricular development, and general administration of the institution’s Division of Academic Affairs. As approximately 95% of the Academy’s students are distance learners utilizing a computer mediated, asynchronous and transformational program delivery model in a rolling-registration environment, experience in administering academic programs in a non-traditional setting is a must.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in one of the disciplines of Sports (Sports Management preferred), with at least ten (10) years teaching and supervisory administrative experience in higher education and evidence of scholarly production are required. The successful candidate must also possess demonstrable and developed computer skills.

Assistant Librarian - Part Time

Reference: Job678

General Description: The United States Sports Academy is seeking a flexible part-time assistant librarian who will assist in the planning and implementation of Library activities during assigned hours. The Assistant Librarian will provide student assistance regarding computer usage, literature location, database usage, and reference material. He or she will be responsible for book check-ins and check-outs, overdue books collection of overdue books, proper signature and information of students regarding books. Responsible for organizing books and collection cards for easy location and reference. Assist with annual book inventory annually. Complete search activities for research being conducted by faculty.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in Library and information Science. At least 1-2 years in this specific field. A background is sport is desirable. Experience in working with media and proficiency in using a variety of Windows applications is a must. Ability to work independently and initiate projects when necessary, ability to communicate effectively, organizational ability, ability to work under pressure, ability to develop and adhere to deadlines. Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Financial Aid Counselor

Reference: Job666

The United States Sports Academy is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor who is familiar with federal, state, campus-based and VA student financial assistance programs; students' rights and confidentiality of student records.

The successful candidate should be familiar with compliance, administration and financial aid counseling. Responsibilities include Accounts Receivable, as well as administering Title IV Federal Student Financial Assistance programs; Pell Grant; FSEOG Grant; State Grant programs and Stafford loans.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Previous experience in an educational setting preferred, the graduate level is a plus. Strong business, marketing and accounting skills necessary with a minimum of two (2) years experience as a financial aid administrator preferred. Knowledge of federal, state (Alabama preferred), and institutional methods of need analysis and financial aid awarding. Ability to secure necessary security passage with Department of Education is required.

National Senior Games Association Manager of Support Services

Reference: Job675

Title: Manager of Support Services

Supervisor: President and CEO

Type Position: Full-time, Exempt

Start Date: Immediate

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. NSGA provides an excellent benefits package.

Duties: Manage NSGA information technology including -

Develop, test, maintain, proprietary online event registration system
Internet access and access provider
Internet based applications, updates, provider relations and agreements
Software, software updates and inventory
Hardware purchasing, maintenance and maintenance provider
Telephone system and provider
All digital libraries and “shared drive” documents
“Shared drive” maintenance and security
Website applications and content updates
Monthly electronic newsletter production and distribution
All Association social media presence
All Association owned domain accounts/names

Other Duties:

Manage and coordinate/supervise with the LOC, the athlete registration process for all national events
Manage, produce and distribute results of national events including production of national results publications
Business travel as required
Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO

Core Skill Set:

Undergraduate degree in sports management or related field; masters degree preferred
2 – 5 years work experience
Demonstrated experience in event related technology support
Demonstrated experience with publishing and web site content software/processes
Demonstrated experience with database management

Supervise:

Departmental staff and interns as needed

Send cover letter, resume, examples of publishing and website production and three professional references to Mrs. Colleen Keith, Senior Director, NSGA, Business Affairs, P.O. Box 82059, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2059. No phone calls please.

Campbellsville University Sports Management Professor

Reference: Job672

The Department of Human Performance is currently seeking a Professor of Sports Management. Minimum qualifications for this position include: earned doctorate in Sports Management/Administration by August 15, 2010, evidence of higher education teaching experience, background in some combination of the following: sports marketing, sport finance, sport facility and event management, sport law, and sport governance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching graduate/undergraduate courses in sports management, advising in sports management, development of internship sites, intern supervision, facilitate the growth and development of the program, department, university, professional, and community service.

Send letter of interest, application, three current letters of reference and vita to Mr. Terry VanMeter, Director of Personnel, Campbellsville University, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

Campbellsville University, a comprehensive Christian institution offering undergraduate (associate and baccalaureate) and graduate (master's level) programs stresses academic excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts, personal growth, integrity, and fellowship within a caring environment. The University seeks to prepare students to enrich their own lives through lifelong learning, to contribute to their respective disciplines through continued scholarship, and to advance society as Christian servant leaders.

University of Trinidad and Tobago Faculty Positions

Reference: Job668

The University of Trinidad and Tobago, Academy of Sport and Leisure Studies announces five new faculty positions.

Job Description: Five academic positions at the level of assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor. (These are not tenured/tenure-track positions.)

Sport Management
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (two positions)
Sport for Development
Exercise Science

Faculty will be required to teach at all levels: certificate, bachelors and masters; and are expected to be active in research and community service.

Qualifications: Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral degree (or have completed one by September 1, 2010). These positions will be filled by emerging or seasoned academics with a record of scholarly research and a desire to provide high quality instruction in their area. Previous teaching experience at the university level is desirable.

More Information: Visit the Academy of Sports and Leisure website to learn more about the Academy and its programs.

Deadline for Application: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Start Date: September 1, 2010

Duration: These are 2 year renewable contracts (shorter contracts are possible).

How to Apply: Please submit your CV with a cover letter to paul.blair@utt.edu.tt or mark.mungal@utt.edu.tt

Contact Information: For further information about these vacancies, please contact Paul Blair or Mark Mungal:

paul.blair@utt.edu.tt - phone +1-868-642-8888 Ext. 37101 or cell +1-868-297-8028
mark.munga@utt.edu.tt - phone +1-868-648-8888 Ext. 21371 or cell +1-868-468-4555

During AAHPERD, contact Paul at 217-821-0926, or contact Mark at 561-876-7708

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