Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Football

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview
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Posting Title Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Football
Department UNT-Athletics Facilities-220410
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary
The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas is a Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The full-time Director of Academic Services position will oversee football academics and support student-athletes in various sports programs within our athletic department. This position requires consistent and open communication with coaches and staff. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of NCAA and university guidelines and regulations. The Director of Academic Services will report to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Academic Services, and Assistant Athletic Director, Academic Services.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in in related field and three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Sport Management, Higher Education, or related area.
Five years of experience as an academic counselor/ advisor for Division I athletics program.
Direct work experience with FBS football.
A thorough understanding of student development, counseling, advising, or related areas; ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; ability to collaborate and work effectively with other staff, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Able to work in time-sensitive and occasional pressured environments.
Must be organized and able to prioritize.
Must be committed to adherence of NCAA, American Athletic Conference and institutional regulations.
Proficiency and/or familiarity with EIS, Blackboard/Canvas, and Teamworks/Retain.
Experience with assessment of academic programs and outcomes. Proficiency in using computer software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. Evenings and weekends as necessary to fulfill job requirements.
Driving University Vehicle Yes
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Athletic Program Director
Physical Requirements Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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Serves as the primary Athletic Academic Services contact for football and two assigned Olympic sports. Provides direct oversight to football athletics academic advising staff and two student workers, manage an effective process of monitoring student-athletes academic progress, incorporating current best practices in the profession.
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Serves as an Athletic Academic Services liaison to staff and faculty. Works in collaboration with UNT athletic compliance and athletic certification to ensure proper procedures and process.
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Monitors and evaluates student-athlete’s progress towards degree and eligibility requirements, and proactively creates intervention plans.
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Provides assigned student-athletes’ course advisement, career, and personal guidance; educates student-athletes on continuing eligibility requirements.
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Collaborates with the Learning Program (LAP) to assign tutors, learning specialist sessions, and academic coaching meetings.  Schedules tutoring sessions, study hall requirements and other academic support sessions as needed.
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Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with designated football staff; providing prompt and timely academic information regarding the academic performance of assigned student-athletes.
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Meets with assigned coaching staffs, providing student-athlete academic progress reports and academic status updates.
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Maintains a thorough understanding of NCAA legislation, Academic Progress Rate (APR), and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) guidelines.  Serves as the unit’s primary point of contact for monitoring and projecting football student-athletes academic outcomes.
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Assists with recruiting activities as needed. Meets with prospective student-athletes and guides prospective student-athletes through admissions process. Evaluate prospective student-athletes’ academic information.
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Assists with UNT Athletic Academic Services Faculty/Staff Guest Coach Program.
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Serves as the primary contact between Athletic Academic Services and assigned program staffs.   Prepares necessary reports and updates for coaches and administrative staff.
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Provides consistent communication with Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services, and sport program staff concerning the academic progress of assigned student-athletes and sport programs.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S7776P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80091