Assistant Athletic Director For Academics

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Athletics Department

The Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services provides strategic leadership for academic support, student‑athlete development, leadership programming, and student‑athlete engagement initiatives. The position oversees academic success services and serves as the primary advisor to the Student‑Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), fostering a culture of academic achievement, leadership, service, and personal growth consistent with the NCAA Division II philosophy of Life in the Balance.

Working collaboratively with coaches, faculty, academic advisors, student‑affairs professionals, and campus partners, the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services develops and implements programs that promote academic achievement, retention, eligibility, graduation, and holistic student development while maintaining compliance with NCAA, Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and University of Missouri–St. Louis policies and procedures.

• Direct and oversee all academic support services for approximately 250 NCAA Division II student‑athletes.
• Oversee Program for Academic Success (PASS), the student‑athlete study hall.
• Monitor academic progress, retention, eligibility, and graduation outcomes for all athletic programs.
• Develop individualized academic success plans for at‑risk student‑athletes.
• Coordinate academic advising support and referrals in collaboration with university advising units.
• Monitor class attendance, academic performance, and progress toward degree completion.
• Coordinate tutoring, academic mentoring, and learning support services.
• Facilitate student‑athlete transitions from recruitment through graduation.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division II, GLVC, and institutional academic eligibility requirements.
• Collaborate with the Athletics Compliance Office to monitor continuing eligibility, progress toward degree, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Maintain accurate academic records and reporting documentation.
• Assist with NCAA Academic Success Rate (ASR) and other required reporting initiatives.
• Educate coaches and student‑athletes regarding academic policies and eligibility standards.

• Develop and implement programming focused on academic achievement, leadership development, career readiness, and life skills.
• Coordinate recognition programs celebrating academic success, including Academic All‑GLVC, CSC Academic All‑District, NCAA honors, and departmental awards.
• Collaborate with Career Services to provide career exploration, internship, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• Support initiatives promoting student‑athlete wellness, personal growth, and engagement.
• Coordinate departmental recognition of student‑athlete leadership, service, and community impact.

• Serve as the primary athletics liaison to academic colleges, faculty, and university support services.
• Foster positive relationships with faculty members and academic departments.
• Coordinate faculty outreach and student‑athlete support initiatives.
• Represent Athletics on university committees and student‑success initiatives as assigned.

• Collect and analyze academic performance data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and presentations regarding student‑athlete academic outcomes.
• Participate as a member of the Athletics Department leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Senior Associate Athletic Director.

• Serve as the primary advisor to the Student‑Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Provide leadership, guidance, and administrative support to SAAC officers and representatives.
• Facilitate regular SAAC meetings and assist in developing agendas, initiatives, and strategic goals.
• Support student‑athlete leadership development through SAAC programming and conference/NCAA leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate SAAC involvement in community engagement, service projects, campus partnerships, and student‑athlete wellness…