Director of Football Academics

Director of Football Academics

Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information

General Information
Position Number
007809

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Working Title
Director of Football Academics

Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year
12

Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week
40

FLSA Status
Exempt

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Academic Services (Adm)

Work Location

Salary Range

Primary Purpose of Department
The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Academic Center (AAC) is committed to empowering all Charlotte varsity student-athletes to take ownership of their personal academic experience. The center provides a framework of support services designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes, assisting them to achieve academic and personal success at the University while ensuring the student-athletes ' compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference, and University regulations.

Primary Purpose of Position
The position is a professional-level position that assists and monitors student-athletes with regard to academic advising, admissions, and other related academic activities. This position is responsible for supervision of two Assistant Directors; assistance with leading the unit; Academic Advising for assigned teams to include identifying and weekly monitoring/meeting with at-risk student-athletes, and Support of all assigned team members and coaches; Admissions Assistance to include evaluating all freshman, transfer, and graduate applications for admissibility and eligibility and meeting with recruits as needed; Instruction of at least one University Transitions Seminars each semester specifically for student-athletes and other duties as assigned.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Academic Advising and Support for Assigned Teams, to include, but not limited to:

Maintain a current knowledge of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference, and the NCAA.
Identify those student-athletes who fit into the academically high-risk category.
Assist assigned student-athletes with course selection, goal fulfillment, and eligibility requirements; assist student-athletes in choosing a major(s) that best meet their career goals; maintain student-athlete academic/progress to degree files.
Assist in monitoring the established study hall program and report students' hours to coaches weekly. Complete weekly academic meeting notes to track the progress of high-risk student-athletes.
Provide admissions assistance for assigned teams.
This position provides supervision of two Assistant Directors.
The position will provide instruction for at least one University Transitions course designed specifically for student-athletes each semester.
Assist in the operational needs of the unit and lead the staff in times of the Director's absence.
Assist in completing reports for the university, conference, and the state Board of Governors.

Minimum Education/Experience
Master's degree with at least 5+ years in academic support programs working with NCAA Division I student-athletes.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
At least 5+ years in academic support programs working with NCAA Division I student-athletes required. Experience working with high profile and at-risk student-athletes and teams preferred. Previous experience in various areas of athletic academic support which may include; learning specialist, tutor program coordination, bridge and/or transition courses, awards coordination, etc. Experience as a supervisor of professional staff. Active member of N4A.Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a variety of diverse audiences and constituencies; interpersonal skills and political acumen to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships and knowledge of best practices related to delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations. The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and experience with the educational and cultural needs of a diverse student body and be able to relate to diverse students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community leaders.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date
05/15/2026

Posting Close Date
05/31/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

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