Academic Director

Mansfield Hall • Eugene, OR

5d

About The Position

Academic Directors serve as lead academic case managers and coaches for students, supporting academic success, executive functioning, and self-advocacy within a residential living and learning environment. This role blends direct student support, family partnership, systems thinking, and team leadership. Academic Directors may: Provide individualized academic case management and weekly 1:1 coaching Support students with organization, coursework planning, accommodations, and campus navigation Maintain proactive communication with families and stakeholders Collaborate with Student Life and coaching teams to support whole-student development Supervise and develop academic staff as assigned Partner with campus and community resources Participate in shared on-call rotations

Requirements

• Experience supporting diverse learners in higher education or related settings
• Comfort balancing direct student work with leadership and systems coordination
• Strong communication skills with students, families, and professionals
• A proactive, organized, and holistic student-centered approach
• Student-centered, ethically- boundaried professional capacity
• A bachelor’s degree is

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees and supervisory experience are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic case management and weekly 1:1 coaching
• Support students with organization, coursework planning, accommodations, and campus navigation
• Maintain proactive communication with families and stakeholders
• Collaborate with Student Life and coaching teams to support whole-student development
• Supervise and develop academic staff as assigned
• Partner with campus and community resources
• Participate in shared on-call rotations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director