Dir Football Academics

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The office of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) is committed to is committed to promoting integrity, collaboration, and innovation while providing comprehensive services to enhance the holistic development of USF student-athletes as they progress towards their degree, compete for championships and prepare for life after sport. Reporting directly to the Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS), the Director of Football Academic Services in Undergraduate Studies/Academic Services in Athletics will lead the academic support services for USF football student-athletes and direct a small team of academic coordinators. The Director of Football Academic Services must possess and demonstrate a exceptional administrative ability and understanding of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations as they apply to the provision of academic support to student athletes. This position is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of academic support programming and academic progress monitoring for the assigned student-athlete caseload. This includes preparing and analyzing reports, leading and participating in meetings with coaching staff and administration, participation in university committees and meetings, conducting one-on-ones with staff and student-athletes, and assisting with recruiting-related events. This position serves on the SAAS leadership team, mentors and trains academic coordinators working with students on the football team and maintains an environment of compliance while supporting the unit's academic initiatives.

Requirements

This position requires Master's or a Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in advising, athletics, or related academic functions within higher education, regardless of degree level.
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience in academic support for student-athletes, ideally with primary responsibility for football.
Prior experience supervising full-time staff, graduate assistants, or interns.
Excellent knowledge and working experience with NCAA eligibility rules and regulations.
Excellent written and oral communication, computer, and organizational skills.
Experience leading or contributing to academic program development, assessment, or strategic planning.
Experience with degree audits, transfer articulation, and registrar processes related to student-athlete eligibility.
Familiarity with platforms such as Teamworks, Degree Works, Banner, or comparable advising/athletic management systems.
Demonstrated ability to present information to coaches, senior administrators, committees, or campus partners.

Responsibilities

Work with Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services to establish the strategic direction, structure, and long-term vision for the football academic support program.
Responsible for proactive and strategic planning involving support, advising, mentoring and development of current, former and future student-athletes.
Collaborate with Academic Services, Athletics, Undergraduate Studies (UGS), campus partners, and coaching staff in supporting student-athletes and applicable programming.
Develop, implement, and manage individual Academic Success Plans (ASPs) for all assigned student-athletes.
Provide timely, detailed daily reports, grade updates, and performance assessments to maintain real-time awareness of the academic progress of all assigned student athletes.
Oversee the monitoring and tracking of continuing eligibility requirements, including management of applicable reports for all assigned student-athletes.
Collaborate with Academic Services, Athletics Compliance and the University Registrar in support of the Athletics certification process.
Provide academic advising and counseling while maintaining accurate degree plans to new and continuing student-athletes in alignment with NCAA, Conference, and institutional policies.
Review and confirm transfer assessments in collaboration with the University Registrar.
Provide direct supervision, coaching and performance guidance to assigned administrative staff and academic intern(s).
Serve as support for the Director and provide leadership and guidance to all other team members.
Support IGNITE Summer Bridge Program; communicate with incoming football students, manage their classroom performance; assess their study needs in collaboration with the Learning Specialist team; assign academic support services.
Represent Academic Services in meetings and on select committees across UGS and campus when Associate Athletic Director of SAAS not available.
Regularly collaborate with coworkers, campus partners, athletic department partners, and supervisor to successfully achieve mutually sought goals for the department and university
Accept additional responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Associate Athletic Director of SAAS
Performs other duties as assigned.