Academic Director, Student-Athlete Success

Heritageacademyaz; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Sports Academy, serving grades 5–12 in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, seeks an Academic Director to lead the academic program and oversee the master schedule.

This full-time role is 40 hours per week, mostly on campus, with Fridays for administrative work; remote Fridays possible when appropriate; target salary $70,000–$85,000.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Education or related field, 5+ years in secondary education leadership, and experience with PowerSchool.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Education or related field.
• At least 5 years of secondary education leadership experience.
• Experience with a student information system (PowerSchool preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic program for grades 5–12.
• Maintain academic integrity, rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain the school master schedule.
• Review transcripts, credits, assessments, and academic needs.
• Oversee graduation planning and diploma readiness.
• Supervise, coach, and develop teachers.
• Support strong classroom instruction.
• Oversee grades and student progress.
• Manage academic interventions.
• Address escalated academic concerns.
• Lead dual and concurrent enrollment implementation.
• Coordinate teacher qualifications with college partners.
• Oversee the academic side of NCAA/student-athlete eligibility.
• Coordinate eligibility records with registrar and athletic staff.
• Lead accreditation, association, and academic compliance initiatives.
• Partner with the registrar.
• Communicate with students, families, and staff throughout the workweek.
• Participate in school leadership and recruitment.

Skills

Academic leadership

Instructional coaching

Scheduling

Student support

School administration

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Educational leadership

Curriculum & instruction

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Elite Sports Academy, serving grades 5–12 in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, seeks an Academic Director to lead the academic program and oversee the master schedule.

This full-time role is 40 hours per week, mostly on campus, with Fridays for administrative work; remote Fridays possible when appropriate; target salary $70,000–$85,000.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Education or related field, 5+ years in secondary education leadership, and experience with PowerSchool.