Dir Football Academics

Tampa, FL, United States

• Job Identification 42456
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 01/15/2026, 10:54 PM
  
• Apply Before 02/04/2026, 10:54 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
  
• Hiring Salary 70000 - 75000
  
• Essential Personnel No
  

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Dir Football Academics

Tampa, FL, United States

• Job Identification 42456
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 01/15/2026, 10:54 PM
  
• Apply Before 02/04/2026, 10:54 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
  
• Hiring Salary 70000 - 75000
  
• Essential Personnel No
  

Apply Now

Job Description

The office of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) is committed to is committed to promoting integrity, collaboration, and innovation while providing comprehensive services to enhance the holistic development of USF student-athletes as they progress towards their degree, compete for championships and prepare for life after sport.
 

Reporting directly to the Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS), the Director of Football Academic Services in Undergraduate Studies/Academic Services in Athletics will lead the academic support services for USF football student-athletes and direct a small team of academic coordinators. The Director of Football Academic Services must possess and demonstrate a  exceptional administrative ability and understanding of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations as they apply to the provision of academic support to student athletes.
 

This position is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of academic support programming and academic progress monitoring for the assigned student-athlete caseload. This includes preparing and analyzing reports, leading and participating in meetings with coaching staff and administration, participation in university committees and meetings, conducting one-on-ones with staff and student-athletes, and assisting with recruiting-related events.
 

This position serves on the SAAS leadership team, mentors and trains academic coordinators working with students on the football team and maintains an environment of compliance while supporting the unit's academic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Functional Area Leadership of Football Academic Support Program:

• Work with Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services to establish the strategic direction, structure, and long-term vision for the football academic support program.
   
•  Responsible for proactive and strategic planning involving support, advising, mentoring and development of current, former and future student-athletes.
   
• Collaborate with Academic Services, Athletics, Undergraduate Studies (UGS), campus partners, and coaching staff in supporting student-athletes and applicable programming.

Reporting, Data Tracking and Athletics Certification:

• Develop, implement, and manage individual Academic Success Plans (ASPs) for all assigned student-athletes.
   
• Provide timely, detailed daily reports, grade updates, and performance assessments to maintain real-time awareness of the academic progress of all assigned student athletes.
   
• Oversee the monitoring and tracking of continuing eligibility requirements, including management of applicable reports for all assigned student-athletes.
   
• Collaborate with Academic Services, Athletics Compliance and the University Registrar in support of the Athletics certification process.

Advising and Academic Planning:

• Provide academic advising and counseling while maintaining accurate degree plans to new and continuing student-athletes in alignment with NCAA,
  Conference, and institutional policies.
   
• Review and confirm transfer assessments in collaboration with the University Registrar.

Employee and Departmental Management Support:

• Provide direct supervision, coaching and performance guidance to assigned administrative staff and academic intern(s).
   
• Serve as support for the Director and provide leadership and guidance to all other team members.

Contribute to Team Effort:

• Support IGNITE Summer Bridge Program; communicate with incoming football students, manage their classroom performance; assess their study needs in collaboration with the Learning Specialist team; assign academic support services.
   
• Represent Academic Services in meetings and on select committees across UGS and campus when Associate Athletic Director of SAAS not available.
   
• Regularly collaborate with coworkers, campus partners, athletic department partners, and supervisor to successfully achieve mutually sought goals for the department and university
   
• Accept additional responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Associate Athletic Director of SAAS

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires Master's or a Bachelor's degree.

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in advising, athletics, or related academic functions within higher education, regardless of degree level.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill...) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in academic support for student-athletes, ideally with primary responsibility for
  football.
   
• Prior experience supervising full-time staff, graduate assistants, or interns.
   
• Excellent knowledge and working experience with NCAA eligibility rules and regulations.
   
• Excellent written and oral communication, computer, and organizational skills.
   
• Experience leading or contributing to academic program development, assessment, or strategic planning.
   
• Experience with degree audits, transfer articulation, and registrar processes related to student-athlete eligibility.
   
• Familiarity with platforms such as Teamworks, Degree Works, Banner, or comparable advising/athletic management systems.
   
• Demonstrated ability to present information to coaches, senior administrators, committees, or campus partners.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.  

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