Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho invites applications for Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services in Moscow. You will lead the SASS program, oversee staff, and ensure compliance with NCAA and university rules while supporting student-athlete academic progress toward degree.

You will collaborate with coaches and campus partners, manage budgets, and drive assessment and reporting. This role requires strategic vision, strong communication, and the ability to work nonstandard hours.

Qualifications

• Two years administering NCAA Division I rules and regulations associated with academic eligibility and certification.
• Two years administering student-athlete academic support services.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Maintaining computerized student-athlete records.
• Collaborating with student-athletes, coaches, campus partners and university administration.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate professional staff and graduate assistants.
• Budget planning and management.
• Annual report preparations.
• Collaborate with ASP units and compliance to provide service to student-athletes.
• Coordinate data collection for program assessment and evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

NCAA APR reporting

NCAA rules knowledge

Academic assessment tools

Education

Master’s degree in education, counseling, sport administration or related field; or 5+ years experience in student support services

Job description

Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services

Posting Number: SP005367P

Division/College: Athletics

Department: Student Athlete Support Services

Location: Moscow

Position Overview

The Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) reports to the Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations and Academics. SASS is an integral part of student‑athlete retention and graduation efforts. This position is responsible for the overall leadership and oversight for all functional areas of the SASS program at the University of Idaho. The Assistant AD for SASS provides leadership in implementing best practices and seeking innovative approaches for student‑athlete academic support and academic advising, while cultivating the intellectual and career interests of the student‑athletes served. The position spearheads the successful development and application of department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations. This applies to policies and procedures as they pertain to student‑athlete academic progress toward degree. The incumbent will be a member of the Athletics leadership team, to provide updates and coordinate with coaching and other Athletics staff regarding student‑athlete academic success.

Duties may include

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate professional staff and graduate assistants
• Budget planning and management
• Annual report preparations
• Collaborate with other Academic Support Programs (ASP) units, the Associate Athletic Director of NCAA Compliance, and campus partners to provide excellent service to student‑athletes
• Guide the development and implementation of the University/unit vision and goals
• Coordinate data collection for program assessment and evaluation
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Two years administering NCAA Division I rules and regulations associated with academic eligibility and certification
• Two years administering student‑athlete academic support services
• One year of supervisory experience
• Maintaining computerized student‑athlete records
• Collaborating and working effectively with student‑athletes, coaches, campus partners and university administration

Required Education

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, sport administration or a related field; or at least five years of progressively responsible experience in student support services, advising, or related functions to this position

Required Other

• Must be eligible for and maintain appropriate organizational memberships
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred

Education

• Doctoral degree in counseling, education, sport administration or other related area

Experience

• Experience with coordinating and directing learning assistance programs for student‑athletes
• Experience with academic advising for undergraduate students
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience developing technical written materials such as policies, manuals or rules/regulations
• Work experience that demonstrates strong time management, excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience executing the day‑to‑day operations of providing high‑quality academic support for student‑athletes

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Understanding of NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) reporting
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to transfer student‑athletes
• Familiarity with academic assessment tools, current research and learning strategies

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $70K or Commensurate with Experience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.