Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services

Overview

Job ID
38317894

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Student Academic Services

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary

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Overview

Job ID
38317894

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Student Academic Services

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$86,600 - $159,400

Date Posted
November 12, 2026

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision
Direction

Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff

Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services, manages student-athlete academic support and learning center programming, including study hall, tutoring, life skills, and leadership initiatives. The role oversees the NCAA Academic Performance Program for UCR Athletics, recommends modifications to enhance academic effectiveness, and designs instructional materials and workshops. The Associate Athletics Director conducts orientations, supervises staff and assigned sports, serves as a liaison to academic departments, and ensures full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. This position will report into Student Affairs with a dotted line to the Athletics Director. The full salary range for the Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services is $86,600.00 - $159,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $100,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred

Experience Requirements

| Experience | Requirement | | --- | --- | | 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required | | Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |

Minimum Requirements

| Advanced knowledge of learning theories, learning styles and linguistic issues. | | Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing policy/procedures, reports and presentations. | | Advanced knowledge of academic educational programs and curriculum development. | | Ability to operate within an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, and University regulations. Compliance-related activities and paperwork must be accomplished and/or submitted in a complete and timely manner. | | Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, especially in regards to Academic Progress Program (APP) and the Academic Progress Rate (APR). | | Experience designing and implementing learning models. | | Solid interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem solving with all levels of academia and staff. | | Strong written and verbal communication skills with faculty, staff, administrators, coaches and student-athletes. Skill in independently composing letters, memos, reports and other written communication materials using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing and proofreading skills. | | Detail oriented with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to analyze problems and apply effective solutions. | | Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff. | | Working knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance. |

Preferred Qualifications

| Knowledge of the University of California degree system and the ability to read and decipher academic degree audits. |

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title
STDT ACAD SUPV 2

Job Code
004553

Grade
23

Department Head
Gregory Paules

Supervisor
Brian Haynes

Positions Directly Supervised

| Job Code | Title | FTE | | --- | --- | --- | | 000332 | HEAD COACH 5 | 3 | | 004972 | ACAD ACHIEVEMENT CNSLR 2 SV | 1 | | 004973 | ACAD ACHIEVEMENT CNSLR 3 SV | 1 |

Generic Scope

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Custom Scope

Supervises professionals and support staff. Identifies and resolves issues, interprets policies, and demonstrates strong knowledge of all student academic support services. Recommends improvements to department services, practices and procedures. In coordination with academic leadership identifies ways to strengthen and improve the quality of student academic programs, courses and instruction.

Department Custom Scope

The Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services, manages student-athlete academic support and learning center programming, including study hall, tutoring, life skills, and leadership initiatives. The role oversees the NCAA Academic Performance Program for UCR Athletics, recommends modifications to enhance academic effectiveness, and designs instructional materials and workshops. The Associate Athletics Director conducts orientations, supervises staff and assigned sports, serves as a liaison to academic departments, and ensures full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. This position will report into Student Affairs with a dotted line to the Athletics Director.

Key Responsibilities

| Description | Percent Time | | --- | --- | | Manages a program within the student learning center or athletic study center. (Designs, creates and implements programming and tracking for NCAA advisement, Study Hall, Tutoring, Life Skills and Student Leadership Programming). - Oversees NCAA Academic Performance Program for UCR Athletics. | 25% | | Recommends program modifications to enhance academic effectiveness. | 15% | | Designs workshops, develops curricula, syllabi, and instructional materials. - Conducts New Student Athlete Orientation; Oversees summer programming opportunities for student-athletes; Responsible for life skills programming; Designs and implements leadership programming

| 15% | | Ensures that all staff members provide a full range of academic support services to students. | 10% | | Serves as liaison for academic departments, college deans, and chairs; ensures collaborative working relationships. - Works with key departments and outside vendors to coordinate academic support and life skills services for student-athletes.

| 10% | | Supervises assigned Sports. | 10% | | Identifies and implements innovative teaching strategies. | 5% | | Makes hiring recommendations, evaluates employee performance, provides coaching and counseling, and recommends disciplinary action. | 5% | | Other duties as assigned. | 5% |

Working Environment

Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used done Standard Office Equipment

done Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements done Bend: Occasionally

done Sit: Frequently

clear Squat: N/A

done Stand: Occasionally

clear Crawl: N/A

done Walk: Occasionally

clear Climb: N/A

Mental Requirements done Read/Comprehend: Frequently

done Write: Frequently

done Perform Calculations: Frequently

done Communicate Orally: Frequently

done Reason & Analyze: Frequently

Environmental Requirements clear Is exposed to excessive noise: No

clear Is around moving machinery: No

clear Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No

clear Drives motorized equipment: No

clear Works in confined quarters: No

clear Dust: No

clear Fumes: No

Critical Position done Yes

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