Assistant or Associate Athletic Director of Academics

Location: Princess Anne

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Athletics invites applicants to apply for a full-time, exempt, position with benefits. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics (or Vice President of Athletics & Recreation), the Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Academics provides leadership for all academic support services for student-athletes.

The position is responsible for promoting academic success, monitoring NCAA eligibility, supervising academic support staff, coordinating tutoring and learning assistance programs, developing student success initiatives, and ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, NCAA, and federal regulations. This position serves as the primary liaison between Athletics and campus academic partners while fostering an environment focused on academic achievement, retention, graduation, leadership development, and holistic student success.

Salary Ranges: $65,000 - $85,000 (Assistant Director Level)

$75,000 - $91,000 (Associate Director Level)

Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

* Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees

and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits

Division.

* Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision

coverage.

* Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an

Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement

Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state

match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life

Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

* Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM

policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland

institutions.

* Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per

year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.

* Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of

Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership and oversight of the Athletics Academic Services Office.

* Monitor academic progress, degree completion, and NCAA eligibility for all

student-athletes.

* Develop and implement academic success strategies to improve retention,

APR, GSR, and graduation rates.

* Supervise academic advisors, learning specialists, tutors, mentors,

graduate assistants, and study hall operations.

* Coordinate tutoring, academic support, learning assistance, and academic

enrichment programs.

* Meet regularly with student-athletes to establish individualized academic

success plans.

* Serve as the primary liaison between Athletics and campus academic units

including the Registrar, Academic Affairs, Student Success, Financial Aid,

Admissions, and Faculty. Collaborate with coaches regarding student
- athlete academic performance and eligibility.

* Coordinate orientation and transition programming for incoming student
- athletes.

* Identify academically at-risk student-athletes and implement intervention

strategies.

* Maintain accurate academic records and ensure compliance with NCAA,

conference, university, FERPA, and federal regulations.

* Prepare NCAA eligibility certifications, APR reports, academic

assessments, and departmental reports. Develop educational programming

focused on time management, study skills, leadership, career readiness,

and personal development.

* Participate in strategic planning and assessment initiatives to enhance

academic support services.

* Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.

* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics &

Recreation and Deputy Athletic Director.

Note:

Appointment at the Associate Director level requires five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience.

Physical Demands:

* May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,

reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.

* May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.

* May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

* May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include office

equipment.

Preferences:

* Experience working within an NCAA Division I athletics program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Student Affairs, Sport Management, or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, academic support services, student-athlete development, or collegiate athletics administration. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility legislation, Academic…