Associate Athletic Director - Academic Services (81543)

The Associate Athletic Director – Academic Services provides leadership and oversight for academic support services for Iona University student athletes. The position is responsible for developing and coordinating comprehensive academic support programs that promote student athlete academic success, retention, degree completion, and overall development.

The Associate Athletic Director works collaboratively with coaches, student athletes, faculty, academic advisors, campus partners, and Athletics leadership to monitor academic progress and provide resources that support the academic and personal development of student athletes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of academic services for all student athletes within the Department of Athletics.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive academic support programs designed to promote academic success, retention, and graduation.

• Monitor student athlete academic progress, including eligibility, degree progress, academic standing, and progress toward graduation.

• Coordinate academic advising and support services in collaboration with University academic departments and campus partners.

• Establish regular communication with coaches regarding student athlete academic progress while maintaining appropriate student privacy and confidentiality.

• Identify student athletes who may need additional academic support and coordinate appropriate interventions and resources.

• Develop and monitor academic success plans for student athletes as needed.

• Assist with the administration and interpretation of NCAA, conference, and institutional academic eligibility requirements.

• Collaborate with the Athletics compliance office to ensure academic certification and eligibility processes are completed accurately and on time.

• Support student athletes with course selection, registration, academic planning, major changes, and degree completion.

• Supervise Athletics Academic Support Staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in collegiate athletics, academic services, student athlete development, academic advising, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience working with college student athletes and/or in a higher education environment.

• Knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and student athlete support requirements.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with coaches, administrators, faculty, and student athletes.

• Commitment to student athlete academic success and holistic development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, education, student affairs, sports administration, or a related field.

• Experience supervising professional staff, graduate assistants, tutors, or student employees.

• Experience with NCAA eligibility certification and academic progress reporting.

• Experience working with student athlete management or academic support systems.

• Knowledge of metro and NCAA Division I policies and procedures.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.