Associate Director, Academic Services

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Job Information:

Title:

Associate Director, Academic Services

Classification Title:

Academic Professional

Job Location or Region:

Urbana-Champaign - 133

Job Description Reason:

Vacancy

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Position Number:

UB5350

Position Class Code:

NERBA-ASSOC DIR  STSVC ACADV

Employee Group:

B - Academic Professionals

COA:

1 - Urbana

Organization Code:

336000

Organization Name:

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Administrative Unit:

NU-Div Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Information:

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Is this position Security Sensitive?

Is this a Protection of Minors position?

Purchasing Authority of $5,000 or more?

Supervisory Authority of 20 or more?

Regular Driver?

Organizational Relationship:

Chancellor

Director, Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Chief Integrity Officer

Associate Director of Athletics

Assistant Director of Athletics, Academic Services

Associate Director, Academic Services

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Academic Services is responsible for promoting academic success, eligibility, retention, and graduation of student-athletes assigned to Football and designated Olympic sport programs. This position provides comprehensive academic support services, collaborates with campus and athletics stakeholders, and contributes to the overall mission of student-athlete achievement.

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Student-Athlete Support and Academic Program Development

 • Assist student athletes with academic schedule development and major exploration and planning

 • Prepare and distribute NCAA required travel letters for athletes

 • Monitor and report academic progress of assigned student-athletes relative to NCAA, Big Ten and University requirements

 • Provide comprehensive semester grade reports to Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development

 • Oversee and report individual and team weekly study hall sessions

 • Facilitate interaction with or guide assigned student-athletes to campus and academic resources

 • Provide academic evaluation of recruits

 • Schedule campus appointments for, and meet with, prospective student-athletes on both official and unofficial visits

70%

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Strategic Engagement

 • Prepare and distribute NCAA required travel letters for athletes

 • Communicate with campus faculty and staff regarding student-athlete progress and performance Consult with coaches on a regular basis regarding academic performance of their student-athletes

 • Work compatibly and cooperatively with all personnel within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and on the University of Illinois campus

20%

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Strategic Leadership

 • Oversee the Young Professionals Program

 • Direct the hiring and training for all post-graduate interns

10%

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling or Sport Management or closely related field

Experience:

Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in intercollegiate athletic advising.

Three to five years full-time professional experience in academic services for student-athletes required.

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

Preferred: Experience in athletic academic counseling and/or higher education, preferably with either Football, Men’s/Women’s Basketball student-athletes.

knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position.

Strong communication shills

Championship Mindset and Expectations

Understands and displays professionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff;

Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience;

Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations;

Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission and values;

Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays, team travel; and

Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Providing this information helps ensure that the essential functions of the position are fully documented for the benefit of employees, applicants, and the university.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations:

Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

Manager Approval

Manager Approver

Fuqua, Stephon

Date Approved/Finalized

7/10/2026