Assoc Director Academic Support and Director Football Academic Performance

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UR University of Richmond seeks an Associate Director of Academic Support/Director for Football Academic Performance to guide football student-athletes from entry through graduation, overseeing tutors, study halls, and academic advising, while coordinating with coaches and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and compliance with NCAA rules, with responsibilities including monitoring degree progress, supporting recruitment efforts, and managing budgets for support personnel;

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years working with student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and eligibility requirements.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Direct academic support services for all student-athletes, including tutors and study sessions.
• Coordinate Study Hall program and supervise monitors.
• Monitor progress toward degree completion and NCAA eligibility.
• Communicate with coaches and staff, support recruitment activities.
• Manage budget for support personnel.
• Lead BTS program liaison activities and other department initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Student support

NCAA compliance

Time management

Tech savvy

Confidentiality

Training staff

Education

Master's Degree

Experience with student-athletes

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Director of Academic Support/Director for Football Academic Performance advises, facilitates, and supports student-athletes transitioning from high school through graduation. This individual will monitor the academic performance of football student-athletes, promote their educational and co-curricular experiences, implement appropriate academic intervention strategies, track continuing eligibility requirements established by the NCAA, conference, and the University. Additionally, this individual will communicate consistently with coaches and staff and assist in recruitment activities. This individual must also be a team-oriented leader, comfortable working within a collaborative environment, and willing to support all student-athletes in small groups and one-on-one settings. In all capacities, this individual must exhibit the highest levels of professionalism and integrity while working within the framework of university policies and NCAA rules.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate Director of Academic Support for Student-Athletes (40%) Assist in directing all academic support services for all student-athletes (i.e., tutors, study skill sessions, academic advising, budgetary decisions, etc.)

Assist with the Study Hall program for student-athletes, including tracking student-athletes in study hall as well as training and supervising study hall monitors

Support departmental initiatives that focus upon student-athlete development in the areas of athletics, academics, leadership, personal and professional development

Develop, participate in, and evaluate Student-Athlete Orientation Programs for all first-year and transfer student-athletes

Recruit, train, and supervise academic support personnel (academic aides, tutors, peer mentors) for student-athletes, while working closely with Human Resources and Student Employment to manage hiring processes

Work closely with Assistant AD for Academics to manage budget for support personnel

Director for Football Academic Development (Performance) (40%) Serve as primary administrator who handles football program’s academic and student-related issues

Work closely with academic units and advisors to monitor progress towards degree completion in pursuit of graduation for assigned student-athletes and sports

Serve as University- assigned academic advisor for the majority of student-athletes without declared majors, while providing academic guidance for all other student-athletes in conjunction with faculty advisors

Conduct weekly meetings with at-risk student-athletes, focusing upon time management skills, technological applications, reading and writing skills, and learning strategies

Communicate with coaching staff about student-athletes’ academic/eligibility concerns

Distribute, collect, and evaluate progress reports for student-athletes utilizing Teamworks

Disseminate academic information to prospective student-athletes and assist with on-campus recruiting

Participate in the monitoring of the football team’s NCAA Academic Progress Rate, NCAA Graduation Success Rate, and Federal Graduation Rate

Bridge to Success (BTS) Program Liaison (10%) Coordinate, facilitate, and support the matriculation of selected student-athletes into an intensive 5-week summer residential program

Serve as primary contact for the BTS Director and faculty associated 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’s Office

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 of constituencies, including prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes, their families, coaches, athletic department and university staff, faculty, and part‑time support personnel from within and outside the university. In addition, this individual will represent the university to the greater Richmond community.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The individual will recruit, hire, and train a cadre of part‑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 number around twenty – and manage their day‑to‑day activities. Beyond a supervisory role, this individual must take the lead in exacting a commitment to integrity and rules compliance among his or her employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

Standing, Walking, Attending Indoor/Outdoor Sporting Events, Driving to meetings, Sitting for periods of time, Minor lifting and carrying (less than 30 pounds), Evening/weekend work expected with occasional early morning meetings (before 8:00 a.m.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication (public speaking) skills
• Must have the ability to lead, motivate, and guide student‑athletes
• Must have the ability to engage students with documented learning disabilities
• Must have the ability to perform accurate, detail‑oriented work and communicate effectively with a diverse population and a wide range of constituencies
• Must have the ability to work with new technology to enhance job performance
• Must possess an understanding of the university’s academic structures and processes
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a commitment to integrity
• Must possess analytical and decision‑making skills necessary to interpret and apply complex NCAA rules and regulations to ever‑shifting academic scenarios
• Must have the ability to train and educate support personnel about NCAA compliance standards
• Knowledge of Division I NCAA eligibility regulations
• Knowledge of University, College, and Department academic rules and regulations
• Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required

Education & experience

Master’s Degree required, preferably in Education or Special Education, Student Affairs and Higher Education, Counseling, or a closely related field Minimum 2-4 years working with student‑athletes and/or high‑risk college students Driving check required and must have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years Schedule Hours: Full‑time position; Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Some evenings and weekends Salary Range: Grade 6, $50,461 to $66,851 Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well‑being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.