Associate Director, Academic Services

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Academic Services is responsible for promoting academic success, eligibility, retention, and graduation of student-athletes assigned to Football and designated Olympic sport programs. This position provides comprehensive academic support services, collaborates with campus and athletics stakeholders, and contributes to the overall mission of student-athlete achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist student athletes with academic schedule development and major exploration and planning

• Monitor and report academic progress of assigned student-athletes relative to NCAA, Big Ten and University requirements

• Provide comprehensive semester grade reports to Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development

• Oversee and report individual and team weekly study hall sessions

• Facilitate interaction with or guide assigned student-athletes to campus and academic resources

• Academic evaluation of recruits

• Schedule campus appointments for, and meet with, prospective student-athletes on both official and unofficial visits

• Prepare and distribute NCAA required travel letters for athletes

• Communicate with campus faculty and staff regarding student-athlete progress and performance

• Consult with coaches on a regular basis regarding academic performance of their student-athletes

• Work compatibly and cooperatively with all personnel within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and on the University of Illinois campus

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling or Sport Management or closely related field

• Experience: Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in intercollegiate athletic advising. Three to five years full-time professional experience in academic services for student-athletes required.