Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Athletics invites applicants to apply for a full-time, exempt, position with benefits. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics (or Vice President of Athletics & Recreation), the Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Academics provides leadership for all academic support services for student-athletes.

The position is responsible for promoting academic success, monitoring NCAA eligibility, supervising academic support staff, coordinating tutoring and learning assistance programs, developing student success initiatives, and ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, NCAA, and federal regulations. This position serves as the primary liaison between Athletics and campus academic partners while fostering an environment focused on academic achievement, retention, graduation, leadership development, and holistic student success.

Salary Ranges: $65,000 - $85,000 (Assistant Director Level)
$75,000 - $91,000 (Associate Director Level)

Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per
year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Athletics Academic Services Office.
• Monitor academic progress, degree completion, and NCAA eligibility for all
student-athletes.
• Develop and implement academic success strategies to improve retention,
APR, GSR, and graduation rates.
• Supervise academic advisors, learning specialists, tutors, mentors,
graduate assistants, and study hall operations.
• Coordinate tutoring, academic support, learning assistance, and academic
enrichment programs.
• Meet regularly with student-athletes to establish individualized academic
success plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Athletics and campus academic units
including the Registrar, Academic Affairs, Student Success, Financial Aid,
Admissions, and Faculty. Collaborate with coaches regarding student-
athlete academic performance and eligibility.
• Coordinate orientation and transition programming for incoming student-
athletes.
• Identify academically at-risk student-athletes and implement intervention
strategies.
• Maintain accurate academic records and ensure compliance with NCAA,
conference, university, FERPA, and federal regulations.
• Prepare NCAA eligibility certifications, APR reports, academic
assessments, and departmental reports. Develop educational programming
focused on time management, study skills, leadership, career readiness,
and personal development.
• Participate in strategic planning and assessment initiatives to enhance
academic support services.
• Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics &
Recreation and Deputy Athletic Director.

Note: Appointment at the Associate Director level requires five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience.

Physical Demands:
• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,
reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
• May be required to w