Due to the level of competence and proficiency of the incumbent, this position is now responsible for solicitation, interviews, hires, and payroll for 150 athletic tutors. This is paraprofessional work of moderate difficulty providing a wide variety of program support assistance to supervisor, professional or administrative staff. Position is delegated authority to exercise judgment and decision making along program lines that are governed by a variety of complex rules and regulations. Independence of action and impact across program lines is significant at this level. Positions at this level devote more time to administration and coordination of program activities than to the actual performance of clerical tasks.
Work is performed under general supervision.
This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and provides program support assistance to professional staff under general supervision. This position is delegated authority from the Director in determining eligibility certification for student athletes. The certification process is governed by NCAA legislation and this position is responsible for adhering to and interpreting these complex rules and regulations. Based on the logical and gradual assumption of higher level duties and comparison to the class specification for Program Assistant 3, reclassification of the position and regrade of the incumbent is warranted at this time.