Executive Director for Athletic Academic Support

About the role

The Executive Director for Athletic Academic Support provides strategic vision, oversight, and leadership for the Academic Services unit. This person will be a member of the senior staff leadership team and will report to the Deputy Director of Athletics/Student-Athlete Experience. This person will also operate as the primary athletics liaison with campus partners in housing and dining.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement department policies, procedures and best practices for advancing the student athlete academic services unit
• Serve as the academic coordinator for one/two teams
• Communicate and collaborate with coaches regarding academic support issues/concerns
• Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen collaboration with faculty and academic units on campus
• Oversee budget for the academic support unit
• Ensure strong collaboration with campus academic affairs, advising units, faculty athletics representatives, and compliance staff to support student-athlete academic success, eligibility, and retention
• Prepare required academic performance and graduation reports (APR, GSR, Federal Graduation Rate) in accordance with NCAA and federal guidelines
• Maintain and monitor academic performance metrics (APR, GPA, retention, graduation success rates) and develop strategies for continuous improvement
• Lead efforts to ensure NCAA, ACC, and institutional academic compliance, including eligibility certification and academic progress requirements
• Analyze academic data and trends to inform strategy and continuous improvement
• Promote a student-centered philosophy that aligns athletic success with academic achievement and personal development
• Serve as liaison with campus housing and dining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Experience working within an academic unit as an academic advisor, learning specialist, instructor or counselor
• To meet the needs of a unique, diverse group of students, successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule

Benefits

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $68,970.00 to USD $127,008.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Pay

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Schedule

Anticipated start date: June 2026

Application

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at careers.duke.edu