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Posted: 04-Jun-24

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Type: Full-time

Salary: 65,540

Categories:

Operations Operations - Academic Support

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

Starting salary will be determined depending on qualifications, with a minimum starting salary as listed above. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as: - Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; - Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits; - Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass. More Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 299671

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic & Career, the Director of Football Academics will provide leadership for all academic and career support provided to Football student-athletes as part of the overall Badger Built team. This individual will be the main point of contact for Football coaches and staff, and will provide supervision and direction to the team of individuals providing academic advising, learning support, and professional readiness. Responsibilities include leading support team operations, coordinating communication and reporting, implementing efficient systems and processes, providing strategy in recruiting, and supporting an identified group of Football student-athletes with individualized plans for their academic, personal, and professional growth.

This individual will receive, process, and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including meeting and communicating regularly with coaches and administrators, while maintaining confidentiality (FERPA) and adhering to NCAA, conference, athletic department, and institution policies and procedures. This individual will prioritize collaboration with colleagues on campus and in the community, as well as engagement with prospective student-athletes and families on recruiting visits. Occasional evenings and weekends are expected, and additional administrative duties may be assigned.

Preferred qualifications include:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience providing academic support in intercollegiate athletics
- Experience strategically leading a strong and effective team
- Familiarity with Football academic and career support
- Ability to connect with and influence diverse groups of individuals

The most qualified candidate will be a student-centered individual who prioritizes strong relationships with students, coaches, and staff, and who possesses: a self-motivated and team-oriented approach; a desire to engage with and serve diverse groups of individuals in various settings; a knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten rules; and the ability to multitask with strong attention to detail and organization.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About University of Wisconsin-Madison The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide range of students in an environment in which all student-athletes can achieve their academic and competitive goals. The Division strives to provide equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and fosters the principles of sportsmanship, respect and fair play on the field of play. The Division sponsors teams in 23 sports competing under the regulatory guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big Ten Conference, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA). UW-Madison is located in the heart of Madison which is the state capital and the state's second largest city. Madison has a solid and long-standing national reputation as a vibrant and thriving city. Connections working at University of Wisconsin-Madison https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/20168010/director-of-football-academics Return to Search Results