Oral Roberts University FAR Job Description

Job Description

Faculty Athletics Representative

Reports to: University President

Supervises: No staff

Basic Function:
Responsible for communicating academic concerns between the faculty and the athletic department, insuring the welfare of the student-athletes, and reporting major issues to the president

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communication

Serves as liaison between the ORU faculty, administration, and the athletic department

Arranges for a report once per semester at the monthly meetings of University Faculty Assembly (Report by Faculty Athletic Representative, Athletic Director, or Tier 1 head coach)

Makes weekly reports at athletic staff meetings

Works to resolve scheduling conflicts by reviewing and approving competition schedules of all sports

Meets with faculty and/or coaches to discuss and resolve practice time conflicts with critical classes in various departments

Oversight and Review

Chairs the Athletics Advisory Council

1. Plans and officiates at semi-annual committee meetings

2. Reports minutes of activities to university President

3. Serves as ex-officio member of sub-committees on Academics, Gender and Minority Equity, and Compliance

Chairs the Student-Athlete Advisory Council

1. Plans and officiates at monthly committee meetings

2. Participates in semi-annual conference calls with other SAAC’s from the Mid-Continent Conference

3. Works to bring viable solutions to concerns brought by members of the committee

4. Meets with Athletic Executive Committee to voice concerns and offer suggestions for changes related to issues expressed by student-athletes

Serves on Athletic Executive Committee

1. Approves all major changes in athletic programs

2. Serves on selection committee for new head coaches

3. Assists in hearing grievances brought by student-athletes or athletic staff members

Serves on the Athletics Eligibility Committee

1. Assists in the certification of continuing eligibility of returning student-athletes in early summer (fall to fall) or late fall (spring to spring)

2. Reviews records of incoming freshman athletes

3. Provides final certification of eligibility for all student-athletes

4. Meets as a committee as needed to discuss individual cases or problems

 

Serves on Infractions Committee

1. Reviews all reported NCAA violations

2. Assists in investigating any NCAA allegations

Serves on Mid-Continent Conference Committee

1. Currently serves on Infractions Committee

2. Meets through conference calls to discuss rules violations or requests for waivers from conference rules or by-laws

Other

Nominates deserving student-athletes for NCAA post graduate scholarships and conference academic awards.

Represents ORU at Annual Meetings

1. NCAA Convention

2. FARA Convention

3. Regional Compliance Seminars