Assistant Director of Athletics Academic Services

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Iowa State University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics Academic Services to help shape the academic journey of Cyclone student-athletes. In this pivotal position, you’ll serve on the leadership team, supervise a small team of academic coordinators, lead football academics and collaborate with campus partners to support student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Strong foundation in athletics academic support
High standards of academic integrity
Effective leadership abilities
Strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Commitment to multiculturalism and to supporting a diverse student population
Flexibility and the ability to work outside normal business hours to meet student needs
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading football academic support within a division 1 athletics academic services office
Proficiency in providing academic support plans to high‑risk collegiate student‑athletes
Experience supervising full-time professional staff
Degree in a related field such as education, counseling or English

Responsibilities

Serve on academic leadership team providing recommendations, planning, and problem solving.
Oversee academic support services provided to football student-athletes and provide strategic leadership for program.
Supervise, assist with searches, performance manage, schedule, mentor and train a small team of full-time academic support staff.
Coordinate the academic functions and counseling for football and other Olympic sports which will include complex, high-profile and high-risk student-athletes.
Responsible for academic monitoring and must be proactive in identifying potential academic issues including eligibility concerns.
Represent AAS in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in high profile sports.
Discusses the philosophy, vision, goals, expectations and support provided by the AAS academic support program and the university.
Coordinate various academic projects including acting as primary point of contact for student-athlete orientation and liaison to graduate school.
Commitment to adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA.