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Academic Director, Athletics

PageUp Desc Code ATH - Academic Director, Athletics

Function ATH - Athletics

Subfunction Athletics

Discipline Athletics

Career Track A - Academic Administration

Career Track Level Management / Leadership - Level 3

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 05

RANGE $102488 - $215224

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 05B

RANGE $124593 - $193119

Classification Information

Athletics

Athletics provides a key aspect of the university experience for students and student-athletes. Positions provide coaching; compliance; sports medicine; coordination of operations, equipment, and facilities; conditioning and athletic training; and specialized administration of athletic programs and services

Management / Leadership

Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3

Director: Directs and controls the activities of multiple university units or leads a team of professionals with significant university wide impact. Typically has indirect reports. In charge of overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, etc. for the unit. Collaborates with executive leadership on establishing strategic goals across the function.

A - Academic Administration

Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Academic Director for Athletics is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the academic services and programs that support the success of student-athletes. This position provides strategic direction and management of multiple units or teams dedicated to fostering academic achievement, NCAA compliance, and the overall academic experience of student-athletes. The director collaborates with executive leadership, faculty, athletics staff, and external stakeholders to establish and implement academic strategies that align with institutional goals while maintaining NCAA and university standards. In this role, the Academic Director is accountable for long-term planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance evaluation across the academic support function. They lead the development of innovative programs and initiatives to enhance academic outcomes for student-athletes, ensuring resources are effectively utilized to meet their unique needs. By managing and mentoring a team of professionals, the director ensures the highest standards of academic integrity, support, and service delivery, contributing to the overall success of the athletics program.