Director of Football Academics

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Job Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

Leads one or more major operations of the academic advising unit and assists in the development of strategy, policy, and protocol. Administers services and cultivates relationships to support student academic progress within a school or college, to ensure that all students receive quality academic support. Represents the director when needed and strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. - 20% Leads one or more major operations of the advising unit and plans and directs staff implementation of academic services, related programs, and other events - 10% Assists in the development of strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan - 10% Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives - 5% Reviews and makes recommendations for exceptions to academic policies, procedures, and requirements for students - 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees - 5% Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum - 5% Serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to maintain campus partnerships - 5% Participates in the campus-wide advising community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college - 15% Advise students and provide information about educational options, academic requirements, and appropriate institutional resources

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Job Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

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Leads one or more major operations of the academic advising unit and assists in the development of strategy, policy, and protocol. Administers services and cultivates relationships to support student academic progress within a school or college, to ensure that all students receive quality academic support. Represents the director when needed and strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. - 20% Leads one or more major operations of the advising unit and plans and directs staff implementation of academic services, related programs, and other events - 10% Assists in the development of strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan - 10% Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives - 5% Reviews and makes recommendations for exceptions to academic policies, procedures, and requirements for students - 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees - 5% Maintains expertise with advised curriculum and may assist in developing and recommending exceptions for policy and curriculum - 5% Serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to maintain campus partnerships - 5% Participates in the campus-wide advising community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college - 15% Advise students and provide information about educational options, academic requirements, and appropriate institutional resources - 5% Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records and processes, and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Additional 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.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,540 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

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/.

Additional Information:

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 p.m. CST, on the assured consideration date. Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position, a comprehensive resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. The hiring unit will notify finalists prior to any communication with these references.

Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.

Contact:

Kayla Weisensel
kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
608-262-6340
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Academic Adv Assoc Dir(AE001)

Department(s):

A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/ACAD SERV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

299671-AS

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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