Director, Academic & Student-Athlete Development

Mount St. Mary's University; Saint Anthony (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Employer-sponsored retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Mount St. Mary’s University is seeking a Director of Academics & Student Athlete Development to lead academic support for 700 Division I student-athletes across 26 sports.

The role reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics and Associate Provost, coordinating with the Center for Student Success and Advising. You will oversee academic progress, coordinate tutoring and counseling services, and plan development programs like the Leadership Retreat and SAAC activities, with evening/weekend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in higher education, intercollegiate athletics, academic advising, student support, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends in support of student-athlete programs, events, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee the academic progress of approximately 700 student-athletes in 26 Division I sports.
• Provide direct academic support to assigned varsity sports (men’s rugby, cheerleading, and dance).
• Meet individually with student-athletes and coordinate communication between student-athletes and faculty.
• Coordinate and recommend tutoring, learning services, counseling, and academic support courses.
• Collaborate with campus departments on student-athlete development initiatives.
• Coordinate travel/class-dismissal notifications and team travel letters.
• Plan and coordinate student-athlete programs and events (Leadership Retreat, Kickoff, Title IX training, guest speakers, community service).
• Advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and collaborate with the MAAC on initiatives.
• Assist with NCAA APR and GSR data collection and reporting.

Skills

NCAA rules

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Teamwork

Discretion/Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mount St. Mary’s University is seeking a Director of Academics & Student Athlete Development to lead academic support for 700 Division I student-athletes across 26 sports.

The role reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics and Associate Provost, coordinating with the Center for Student Success and Advising. You will oversee academic progress, coordinate tutoring and counseling services, and plan development programs like the Leadership Retreat and SAAC activities, with evening/weekend