Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services

Job Posting Details

• Position Number:
• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  STDT ACAD ADVISOR 4
• Job Code: 004546
• Job Open Date: 7/1/26
• Application Review Begins: 7/17/26
• Department Code (Name): LSAA (LETTERS & SCI - ACAD ADVISING)
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Union Code (Name): 99 - Non-Represented
• Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
  Career
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
• Salary Grade: Grade 21
• Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $71,600 to $101,080/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $71,600 to $127,400/year.
• Work Location: 1211AA ICA Building
• Working Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Academic advisors help students achieve their goals by sharing knowledge and also by partnering with students to analyze their options at UCSB and beyond. We aim to be an indispensable resource to connect students with great opportunities and the many sources of support at UCSB that are essential for student success.

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Provides leadership in the administration, oversight, management, and policy development for a comprehensive academic analysis, academic support, academic advising, tutoring, and mentoring program for student-athletes in all ICA Division I athletic programs ect oversight of the Athletic admissions process, working in collaboration with the Director of Admissions, admissions counselors, and Athletic Academic Review Committee. Uses expert knowledge of current Institutional, NCAA, conference legislation, policy, and procedures.

Responsible for the direct oversight of staff as well as programming to support academic success identified by retention and graduation of student-athletes. Responsible for creating and implementing systems to support the achievement of NCAA academic standards. Monitors satisfactory progress of student-athletes according to UCSB, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, ensuring that this information is used to accurately advise student-athletes as they progress towards degrees.

Analyzes complex student cases and develops solutions regarding NCAA initial and continuing eligibility. Serves as liaison between the College of Letters and Science/Intercollegiate Athletics and other academic and non-academic campus units. Provides training and education on NCAA regulations to college and department units. Direct oversight of the Athletic admissions process, working in collaboration with the Director of Admissions, admissions counselors, and the Athletic Academic Review Committee.

Assists with the admissions evaluation process for prospective student-athletes. Develops and implements programs to enhance the academic and life skills opportunities for student-athletes. Creates and provides academic analysis and progress reports to ICA administration, L&S, department coaches, and staff. Assists with Academic Progress Rate (APR), Graduate Success Rate (GSR), and Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) reporting and documenting procedures in collaboration with the Registrar's office and the athletics department's compliance office.

Assists with Admissions evaluation processes for prospective student-athletes. Develop, produce, and present reports on student-athlete outcomes to ICA administration and other academic and non-academic campus units such as L&S, the Office of the Chancellor, and the Academic Senate.

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and /or equivalent experience/training
• 1-3 years Experience advising/counseling students in higher education or related field.
• 1-3 years Experience assisting in coordinating programs, workshops, and community service and leadership development experiences for student-athletes.
• 1-3 years Experience in academic advising in a higher education setting.
• 1-3 years Experience in serving diverse student populations
• Expert knowledge in current Institutional, NCAA, conference legislation, policy and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of college / school policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of department/college / school precedents and application of policy.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, and project management.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Knowledge of and…