Assistant Director, Academic Services

The Assistant Director provides comprehensive academic advising, monitoring, and developmental support to student-athletes at the University of Maryland, College Park. This position works directly with high-profile varsity programs, serving as the primary academic counselor for Women’s Basketball and other Olympic or varsity sport programs (assigned based on department needs).

Responsibilities

• Assist student-athletes in navigating academic progress, degree completion, career planning, and personal development.
• Ensure strict adherence to University of Maryland, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience in a professional setting.
• Additional work experience may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Skills

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics administrative structure and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of athletics policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and NCAA laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage large-scale athletics-related projects.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field.
• Prior experience directly supporting high-visibility or high-demand Division I sports programs (e.g., Men's/Women's Basketball, Football).
• Active membership in N4A (National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals).
• Familiarity with student success software and campus systems (e.g., Navigate, Canvas, SIS/Testudo).

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting and computer use.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity.
• Occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations.
• May require lifting light office materials (up to 20 pounds).
• Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication for interacting with staff, coaches, and student-athletes in person, by phone, or virtually.

Benefits

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Pay

$77,120 - $80,759

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information.