Assistant Director, Academic & Student-Athlete Development

University of Portland Portal•Portland, OR
•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Academic & Student-Athlete Development supports the academic success, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes through comprehensive advising, academic support, and developmental programming. The position manages an assigned student-athlete caseload, monitors academic progress and NCAA academic eligibility requirements, develops individualized intervention strategies, and connects student-athletes with appropriate University resources. The Assistant Director also develops and assesses student-athlete development initiatives focused on leadership, career readiness, life skills, and personal growth, while collaborating with coaches, faculty, Athletics staff, and campus partners to foster student success, retention, degree completion, and preparation for life beyond collegiate athletics. University of Portland Athletics is committed to change and stand against racism and systemic discrimination, in our department, program, on our campus, and in our community. We are committed to the well-being, education and equality of every person, and are committed to taking action to drive societal and systematic change.

Requirements

  • Supports the academic success, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
  • Manages an assigned student-athlete caseload.
  • Monitors academic progress and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
  • Develops individualized intervention strategies.
  • Connects student-athletes with appropriate University resources.
  • Develops and assesses student-athlete development initiatives focused on leadership, career readiness, life skills, and personal growth.
  • Collaborates with coaches, faculty, Athletics staff, and campus partners to foster student success, retention, degree completion, and preparation for life beyond collegiate athletics.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the academic success, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
  • Manages an assigned student-athlete caseload.
  • Monitors academic progress and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
  • Develops individualized intervention strategies.
  • Connects student-athletes with appropriate University resources.
  • Develops and assesses student-athlete development initiatives focused on leadership, career readiness, life skills, and personal growth.
  • Collaborates with coaches, faculty, Athletics staff, and campus partners to foster student success, retention, degree completion, and preparation for life beyond collegiate athletics.
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