Assoc Dir Academic Support/Dir Football Academic Performance

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond seeks an Associate Director of Academic Support for Student-Athletes (Football Academic Performance) to guide student-athletes from admission through graduation. The role monitors progress, coordinates tutoring and advising, and supports educational and co-curricular experiences in collaboration with coaches and staff.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Education (or related field) and have 2–4 years working with student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Education or related field.
• Experience working with student-athletes or high-risk college students is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee academic support services for student-athletes (tutors, study skills, advising).
• Coordinate Study Hall and supervise monitors.
• Support development in athletics, academics, leadership, and professional skills.
• Develop orientation programs for new/transfer student-athletes.
• Recruit, train, and supervise academic support staff.
• Monitor budget for support personnel.

Education

Master's Degree in Education or related field

2–4 years working with student-athletes

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of Academic Support/Director for FootballAcademic Performance advises, facilitates, and supports student-athletes transitioning from high school through graduation.This individual will monitor the academic performance of footballstudent-athletes, promote their educational and co-curricularexperiences, implement appropriate academic interventionstrategies, and track continuing eligibility requirementsestablished by the NCAA, conference, and the University.Additionally, this individual will communicate consistently withcoaches and staff and assist in recruitment activities. Thisindividual must also be a team-oriented leader, comfortable workingwithin a collaborative environment, and willing to support allstudent-athletes in small groups and one-on-one settings. In allcapacities, this individual must exhibit the highest levels ofprofessionalism and integrity while working within the framework ofuniversity policies and NCAA rules.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Associate Director of Academic Support for Student-Athletes(40%)

• Assist in directing all academic support services for allstudent-athletes (i.e., tutors, study skill sessions, academicadvising, budgetary decisions, etc.)
• Assist with the Study Hall program for student-athletes,including tracking student-athletes in study hall as well astraining and supervising study hall monitors
• Support departmental initiatives that focus uponstudent-athlete development in the areas of athletics, academics,leadership, personal and professional development
• Develop, participate in, and evaluate Student-AthleteOrientation Programs for all first-year and transferstudent-athletes
• Recruit, train, and supervise academic support personnel(academic aides, tutors, peer mentors) for student-athletes, whileworking closely with Human Resources and Student Employment to manage hiring processes
• Work closely with Assistant AD for Academics to manage budgetfor support personnel

Director for Football Academic Development (Performance)(40%)

• Serve as primary administrator who handles football program'sacademic and student-related issues
• Work closely with academic units and advisors to monitorprogress towards degree completion in pursuit of graduation forassigned student-athletes and sports
• Serve as University- assigned academic advisor for the majorityof student-athletes without declared majors, while providingacademic guidance for all other student-athletes in conjunctionwith faculty advisors
• Conduct weekly meetings with at-risk student-athletes, focusingupon time management skills, technological applications, readingand writing skills, and learning strategies
• Communicate with coaching staff about student-athletes'academic/eligibility concerns
• Distribute, collect, and evaluate progress reports forstudent-athletes utilizing Teamworks
• Disseminate academic information to prospectivestudent-athletes and assist with on-campus recruiting
• Participate in the monitoring of the football team's NCAAAcademic Progress Rate, NCAA Graduation Success Rate, and FederalGraduation Rate

Bridge to Success (BTS) Program Liaison (10%)

• Coordinate, facilitate, and support the matriculation ofselected student-athletes into an intensive 5-week summerresidential program
• Serve as primary contact for the BTS Director and facultyassociated with the summer program
• Support the summer arrival of the football team

Liaison/Cross-Campus Responsibilities (5%)

• Liaison to Student Development and its units
• Involvement the NCAA Certifying Officer in the Registrar'sOffice
• Involvement with the Academic Advising Resource Center
• Involvement with Counseling and Psychological Services(CAPS)
• Involvement with the Career Services

Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD/Academics(5%)

CONTACTS:

This position interacts regularly with a variety ofconstituencies, including prospective student-athletes, currentstudent-athletes, their families, coaches, athletic department anduniversity staff, faculty, and part-time support personnel fromwithin and outside the university. In addition, this individualwill represent the university to the greater Richmondcommunity.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The individual will recruit, hire, and train a cadre ofpart-time support personnel - academic aides, tutors, peer mentors- and have contact with university writing consultants as well.This position will supervise these individuals - which could numberaround twenty - and manage their day-to-day activities. Beyond asupervisory role, this individual must take the lead in exacting acommitment to integrity and rules compliance among his or heremployees.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Standing, Walking, AttendingIndoor/Outdoor Sporting Events, Driving to meetings, Sitting forperiods of time, Minor lifting and carrying (less than 30 pounds),Evening/weekend work expected with occasional early morningmeetings (before 8:00 a.m.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication (publicspeaking) skills
• Must have the ability to lead, motivate, and guidestudent-athletes
• Must have the ability to engage students with documentedlearning disabilities
• Must have the ability to perform accurate, detail-oriented workand communicate effectively with a diverse population and a widerange of constituencies
• Must have the ability to work with new technology to enhancejob performance
• Must possess an understanding of the university's academicstructures and processes
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality anddemonstrate a commitment to integrity
• Must possess analytical and decision-making skills necessary tointerpret and apply complex NCAA rules and regulations toever-shifting academic scenarios
• Must have the ability to train and educate support personnelabout NCAA compliance standards
  • Knowledge of Division I NCAA eligibility regulations
  • Knowledge of University, College, and Department academic rulesand regulations
• Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutionalrules and regulations is required

Education & experience:

Master's Degree required, preferably in Education or SpecialEducation, Student Affairs and Higher Education, Counseling, or aclosely related field

Minimum 2-4 years working with student-athletes and/or high-riskcollege students

Driving check required and must have a valid driver's licensefor at least 3 years

Schedule Hours: Full-time position; Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5 pm. Some evenings and weekends

Salary Range: Grade 6, $50,461 to $66,851