Football Academic Performance & Student-Athlete Support Lead

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

Job summary

University of Richmond seeks an Associate Director of Academic Support/Director for Football Academic Performance to advise and support student‑athletes transitioning from high school through graduation. You will monitor academic progress, coordinate tutoring and study halls, and collaborate with coaches to promote educational and co‑curricular experiences.

Master’s degree required with 2–4 years working with student‑athletes, and strong knowledge of NCAA rules.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and guide student‑athletes.
• Ability to engage students with documented learning disabilities.
• Detail‑oriented, capable of accurate work and privacy.
• Ability to work with new technology to enhance job performance.
• Understanding of university academic structures and processes.
• Commitment to integrity and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules; ability to interpret complex eligibility standards.
• Knowledge of Division I NCAA eligibility regulations and related academic rules.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support all academic services for student‑athletes (tutors, study skills, advising, budgets).
• Coordinate Study Hall programs, track attendance, and supervise monitors.
• Promote student‑athlete development in athletics, academics, leadership, and personal growth.
• Develop orientation programs for first‑year and transfer students.
• Recruit, train, and supervise academic support personnel and coordinate with HR.
• Manage budgets for academic support staff with the Assistant AD for Academics.
• Administer football program’s academic development and monitor degree progress.
• Advise students without declared majors and guide with faculty advisors.
• Lead weekly meetings with at‑risk student‑athletes on time management and study skills.
• Communicate academic/eligibility concerns with coaching staff and distribution of progress reports via Teamworks.
• Support recruiting of prospective student‑athletes with academic information.
• Monitor NCAA Academic Progress Rate, Graduation Rate, and Federal Graduation Rate.
• Coordinate BTS program logistics and summer orientation for selected student‑athletes.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Disability support

Detail-oriented

Technology aptitude

Academic processes

Confidentiality

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

University of Richmond seeks an Associate Director of Academic Support/Director for Football Academic Performance to advise and support student‑athletes transitioning from high school through graduation. You will monitor academic progress, coordinate tutoring and study halls, and collaborate with coaches to promote educational and co‑curricular experiences.

Master’s degree required with 2–4 years working with student‑athletes, and strong knowledge of NCAA rules.