Associate Director, Academic Services

Associate Director, Academic Services

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for Associate Director, Academic Services to support Academic Services and Student- Athletes. In addition, the Associate Director, Academic Services will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life- changing experience for student- athletes.

Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student- athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship- caliber opportunities to our student- athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student- athletes, our university, and our broader community.

DIA has set forth six strategic priorities to help guide and advance its overarching mission: Championship people, championship mindset; strategic innovation and investment; athletic success; financial sustainability; win championships; community engagement and enrichment. Together, these priorities present a cohesive vision for the direction of the department

Organizational Relationship

This position will report to the Senior Associate Athletic 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

• Student-Athlete Support and Academic Program Development
  • Assist student athletes with academic schedule development and major exploration and planning
  • Prepare and distribute NCAA required travel letters for athletes
  • 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
  • Provide academic evaluation of recruits
  • Schedule campus appointments for, and meet with, prospective student-athletes on both official and unofficial visits
• Strategic Engagement
  • 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
• Strategic Leadership
  • Oversee the Young Professionals Program
  • Direct the hiring and training for all post-graduate interns

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Preferred: Experience in athletic academic counseling and/or higher education, preferably with either Football, Men’s/Women’s Basketball student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that re