Government Affairs Manager jobs in Bradenton, FL

About IMG Academy
Named by Sports Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

The Academic Affairs Manager is responsible for leadership and coordination of initiatives related to providing a safe, disciplined learning environment.  Oversee academic performance and reporting.

Position Responsibilities

Communication

• Assists in the internal and external communication and collaboration involved in attendance and discipline issues
• Assists in developing and coordinating resources to provide assistance to students
• Assists in contacting parents in carrying out attendance responsibilities
• Analyzes data and trends to assist in developing responsive prevention and intervention strategies
• Responds to all requests from various internal and external sources (e.g. teachers, school administrators, parents, outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of investigating and assisting in resolving student attendance problems, boundary issues, discipline and expulsion processes.
• Provides staff development on student discipline procedures, attendance, policy and legal requirements
• Demonstrates and delivers positive communication and overall knowledge of the Academy

Operations

• Oversees the attendance process in assisting students in resolving unsatisfactory attendance problems for the purpose of ensuring effective student education and compliance with all related regulations
• Researches and develops strategic programs and procedures for the purpose of achieving student attendance improvements and compliance with all relevant policies
• Assists in the discipline of students ensuring that the matters comply with the policies of the Academy
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the necessary records of disciplinary action
• Files a variety of documents (e.g. attendance reports, outside agency requests, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students and complying with mandated requirements
• Maintains student records (e.g. attendance reports, parent inquires, complaint reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring program effectiveness complying with mandated requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Ability 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to research Federal, State, and District laws, policies, procedures, and best practices regarding student discipline
• MS Office experience
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
• Good decision-making and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Teaching experience
• Bilingual

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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