Assistant Director for Football Academics, Department of Athletics

Wake Forest University•Winston Salem, NC

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Football Academics works in the Student-Athlete Services Office, providing academic counseling to football student-athletes while ensuring compliance with NCAA, ACC, and Wake Forest University rules and regulations. The position helps establish, maintain, and promote best practices within the academic counseling team to ensure high standards of academic service and support. It also supports recruitment visits and monitors APR and GSR data to promote a high-quality student-athlete experience. The role calls for a student-focused, highly organized communicator who works accurately and with meticulous attention to detail. The position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. The employee may be assigned other related duties. The job profile does not encompass every task that may be required; employees must also follow other job-related instructions and perform reasonably assigned duties. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for final staff candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
At least 2 years of experience providing academic support services to student-athletes.
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to perform detail-oriented work accurately, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize assigned work, maintain confidentiality, and act professionally.
Ability to understand, comply with, and enforce NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.
Ability to foster a cooperative environment and make administrative or procedural decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with student-athletes, academic advisors, coaches, sport administrators, and university personnel.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to display high integrity, manage confidential information, and represent the Athletic Department professionally.
Valid driver license and good driving record; must be insurable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in an NCAA Division I student-athlete services office.
3–5 years of experience working with football student-athletes.
Experience compiling information for the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR).

Responsibilities

Advise and counsel a cohort of football student-athletes on academic performance, graduation planning, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking, and other skills needed for academic success.
Meet weekly with at-risk student-athletes to develop daily and weekly academic plans, support time management, and help ensure academic deadlines are met.
Provide academic progress reports as requested.
Assist football staff with recruiting by meeting prospective student-athletes and their families during official and unofficial visits and describing academic, career, personal, and community-service opportunities.
Present to groups of prospective student-athletes and their families at major on-campus recruiting events.
Serve as a liaison with campus offices and units, including the Office of Academic Advising, Office of Professional and Career Development, Math and Stats Center, and Writing Center, and further develop cross-campus partnerships.
Assist with continuing eligibility certification in coordination with the Registrar’s Office, Athletics Compliance, and the Office of Academic Advising.
Attend football staff meetings as requested and provide academic status and performance updates for the football team.
Stay current with and ensure adherence to NCAA, ACC, and Wake Forest University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.