Director of Football Academics

Position Number:

007809

Department:

Academic Services (Adm)

Employment Type:

Permanent -

Full-time Months Per Year:

12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position is a professional-level position that assists and monitors student-athletes with regard to academic advising, admissions, and other related academic activities. This position is responsible for supervision of two Assistant Directors; assistance with leading the unit; Academic Advising for assigned teams to include identifying and weekly monitoring/meeting with at-risk student-athletes, and Support of all assigned team members and coaches; Admissions Assistance to include evaluating all freshman, transfer, and graduate applications for admissibility and eligibility and meeting with recruits as needed; Instruction of at least one University Transitions Seminars each semester specifically for student-athletes and other duties as assigned. Minimum Experience /

Education:

Master's degree with at least 5+ years in academic support programs working with NCAA Division I student-athletes.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

At least 5+ years in academic support programs working with NCAA Division I student-athletes required. Experience working with high profile and at-risk student-athletes and teams preferred. Previous experience in various areas of athletic academic support which may include; learning specialist, tutor program coordination, bridge and/or transition courses, awards coordination, etc. Experience as a supervisor of professional staff. Active member of N4A.Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of diverse audiences and constituencies; interpersonal skills and political acumen to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships and knowledge of best practices related to delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations. The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and experience with the educational and cultural needs of a diverse student body and be able to relate to diverse students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community leaders.