Director of Athletics Academic Services & Compliance

Posted Thursday, July 14, 2022

Virginia Military Institute, an NCAA Division I and Southern Conference member, is seeking candidates for the Director of Academic Services & Compliance. The selected candidate will report to the Deputy Athletic Director with responsibilities in academic support programming, cadet-athlete services, NCAA compliance and general administrative functions.

Specific Duties Include:

• Lead departmental administrator for all academic support Assists with departmental compliance
• Supervises the Assistant Director of Academic Services & Compliance
• Provides support on all compliance matters, systems, and operations
• Develops, in conjunction with the Deputy Athletic Director the unit financial plan, summer school and 5^th year grant-in-aid budget.
• Oversees all aspects of Academic Progress Rate data input, reporting and strategic planning
• Designs and administers community service projects for cadet-athletes and sports programs
• Serves as administrative liaison to Keydet Advisory Representatives and oversees SAAC
• Supports event operation and facility management efforts
• Designs and administers rules education programming for department and constituent groups
• Oversees the academic certification of cadet-athletes through the use of Compliance Assistant and the Eligibility Checklist (satisfactory progress toward degree certification) and any other software programs
• Provides rules interpretations and promotes an atmosphere of compliance
• Potential for sport supervision opportunities
• Serves as an active staff member for VMI’s Athletics Oversight Committee and contributes to other Institute, departmental, SoCon and NCAA committees as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Two to three years of experience providing academic advising and counseling to intercollegiate student-athletes is required
• Experience as a graduate assistant is acceptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required;
• Knowledge of NCAA requirements as they pertain to academic eligibility
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Cadet-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and athletic administration.
• Experience and knowledge of unique factors affecting collegiate student-athletes.

Please include a letter of introduction and resume with the names and contact information for three professional references.

Candidates can apply at: Director of Athletics Academic Services & Compliance- Job Application

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.