Associate Athletic Director - Academic Services

Iona University; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Iona University seeks an Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services to lead the comprehensive academic support for our student-athletes. You will collaborate closely with coaches, faculty, and campus partners to monitor progress and ensure holistic development.

The role focuses on designing programs, advising, and coordinating interventions to promote retention, degree completion, and graduation while ensuring NCAA compliance and timely academic certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience in collegiate athletics or academic services.
• Knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and student athlete support requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven collaboration with coaches, faculty, and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of academic services for all student athletes in Athletics.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive academic support programs for retention and graduation.
• Monitor academic progress, eligibility, and degree progress toward graduation.
• Coordinate academic advising with university departments and campus partners.
• Communicate regularly with coaches regarding student progress while protecting privacy.
• Identify students needing additional support and coordinate interventions and resources.
• Develop and monitor academic success plans and assist with eligibility compliance.
• Supervise Athletics Academic Support Staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Associate Athletic Director – Academic Services provides leadership and oversight for academic support services for Iona University student athletes. The position is responsible for developing and coordinating comprehensive academic support programs that promote student athlete academic success, retention, degree completion, and overall development.The Associate Athletic Director works collaboratively with coaches, student athletes, faculty, academic advisors, campus partners, and Athletics leadership to monitor academic progress and provide resources that support the academic and personal development of student athletes.Essential ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and oversight of academic services for all student athletes within the Department of Athletics.Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive academic support programs designed to promote academic success, retention, and graduation.Monitor student athlete academic progress, including eligibility, degree progress, academic standing, and progress toward graduation.Coordinate academic advising and support services in collaboration with University academic departments and campus partners.Establish regular communication with coaches regarding student athlete academic progress while maintaining appropriate student privacy and confidentiality.Identify student athletes who may need additional academic support and coordinate appropriate interventions and resources.Develop and monitor academic success plans for student athletes as needed.Assist with the administration and interpretation of NCAA, conference, and institutional academic eligibility requirements.Collaborate with the Athletics compliance office to ensure academic certification and eligibility processes are completed accurately and on time.Support student athletes with course selection, registration, academic planning, major changes, and degree completion.Supervise Athletics Academic Support Staff.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in collegiate athletics, academic services, student athlete development, academic advising, or a related field.Demonstrated experience working with college student athletes and/or in a higher education environment.Knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and student athlete support requirements.Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with coaches, administrators, faculty, and student athletes.Commitment to student athlete academic success and holistic development.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in higher education, counseling, education, student affairs, sports administration, or a related field.Experience supervising professional staff, graduate assistants, tutors, or student employees.Experience with NCAA eligibility certification and academic progress reporting.Experience working with student athlete management or academic support systems.Knowledge of metro and NCAA Division I policies and procedures.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.About Iona/EEO Statement:Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.