Associate Athletic Director StudentAthlete Academic Support Services

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University seeks a Senior Student-Athlete Academic Support Services director to oversee the academic center, including planning, tutoring, study halls, and progress monitoring for 24 intercollegiate programs.

Leading the Bloom Family Leadership Initiative and developing department-wide student-athlete development programs, you will partner with campus and external groups to advance career readiness and post-graduate planning, reporting performance trends to senior administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–8 years in intercollegiate athletics or higher education administration.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Patriot League and Hockey East rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic planning support, eligibility, tutoring, study hall, and progress monitoring for 24 programs.
• Provide strategic leadership for student-athlete development and career readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners and external organizations to enhance development opportunities.
• Prepare internal and external reports and serve as liaison to university departments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Serve as a member of the department's senior staff and as the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services director, overseeing all aspects of the academic center including, but not limited to, academic planning support, initial eligibility, tutoring, study hall, and monitoring the academic progress of all 24 intercollegiate athletic programs. In addition, oversee the Bloom Family Leadership Initiative and provide strategic leadership for department-wide student-athlete development programming, including leadership development, career readiness, post-graduate planning, and student-athlete success initiatives. Collaborate with campus partners, alumni, and external organizations to enhance career development opportunities and support the holistic development of student-athletes. Assist the Senior Associate Director of Athletics with strategic planning of academic support and student-athlete development resources. Serve as the liaison to various University departments and as a representative on internal and external committees in relevant areas as assigned. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and the Registrar's Office for transfer and continuing eligibility matters. Maintain knowledge of all NCAA rules and regulations related to academic support and eligibility. Serve as primary athletics liaison to schools and colleges for NCAA eligibility certification. Provide regular updates to the Director of Athletics and Senior Administrators on student-athlete GPI, GPA, trends, and eligibility concerns. Prepare and submit all internal and external reports and publications related to academics, student-athlete development, and student-athlete academic support services, including APR and GSR. Serves as sport administrator for assigned programs.

Required Skills

B.A./B.A. required. 5 to 8 years of experience in an intercollegiate athletics department or related area of higher education administration (e.g. student affairs, counseling). Knowledge and adherence of NCAA, Patriot League and Hockey East rules and regulations.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience

Qualifications:
B.A./B.A. required. 5 to 8 years of experience in an intercollegiate athletics department or related area of higher education administration (e.g. student affairs, counseling). Knowledge and adherence of NCAA, Patriot League and Hockey East rules and regulations.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _