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A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites applications for the Director of Athletic Academic Services (GA301) in Athletics. The Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight of academic support services for Longwood University's student-athletes. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing programs that promote academic achievement, NCAA eligibility, retention, persistence, graduation, and student development. The Director collaborates with academic departments, student success offices, faculty, coaches, compliance staff, and university leadership to ensure student-athletes receive comprehensive support throughout their academic experience while maintaining compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations. This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and strategic direction for all athletic academic support initiatives. Supervise and evaluate academic advisors, graduate assistants, tutors, and academic support personnel. Develop and implement comprehensive academic success programs to support student-athlete retention, persistence, eligibility, and graduation. Monitor academic performance and progress-toward-degree requirements for all student-athletes. Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional academic regulations and eligibility standards. Analyze and report key academic metrics, including Academic Progress Rate (APR), Graduation Success Rate (GSR), retention rates, and grade-point averages. Develop intervention strategies for at-risk student-athletes and coordinate support services. Serve as the primary liaison between athletics and academic affairs, including faculty, advisors, registrar staff, and student support units. Oversee study hall operations, tutoring programs, learning support services, and academic enrichment initiatives. Collaborate with coaches to promote a culture of academic accountability and achievement. Coordinate orientation and transition programming for incoming student-athletes. Maintain accurate academic records, reports, and documentation for institutional and NCAA requirements. Prepare reports and presentations for athletics leadership, university administration, and external stakeholders. Manage departmental budgets related to academic support services. Participate in departmental leadership meetings and strategic planning initiatives. Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and student well-being initiatives within athletics. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, Sports Administration, or a related field. One year of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student success, academic support services, or intercollegiate athletics. Knowledge of NCAA Division I academic eligibility, progress-toward-degree requirements, and academic support best practices. Demonstrated supervisory experience. Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, administrators, coaches, and students. Experience utilizing student information systems, academic tracking software, and Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications One or more years of experience in athletic academic support services. Experience supervising professional staff. Demonstrated success improving APR, GSR, retention, and graduation outcomes. Experience working within a Division I athletics program. Knowledge of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services best practices and NCAA compliance systems. Experience with strategic planning, assessment, and program evaluation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive understanding of NCAA Division I academic regulations and trends. Knowledge of student development theory and retention strategies. Ability to interpret and analyze academic performance data. Strong leadership and team-building abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment. Strong commitment to student-athlete welfare, academic integrity, and educational achievement. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions Primarily office-based environment within athletics administration. Frequent interaction with coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes. Evening and weekend work may be required during peak academic and competitive periods. Occasional travel for professional development, conference meetings, and NCAA-related activities.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $65,000 - $75,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include: State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)) Life & Long-Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon. Educational benefits for most employees Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .
Per CFR:
Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ . A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.
EOE/AA Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 8/14/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
