Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Support Services

Posting Number: SP005015P

Division/College: Provost/Exec VP Area

Department: Student Athlete Support Services

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview: This position provides academic services for all student-athletes through the Department of Athletics Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) unit. The position reports to the Associate Director of Student-Athlete Support Services. Duties include academic counseling and academic progress monitoring, assisting the Associate Director in monitoring continuing eligibility, enrollment assistance and monitoring, summer bridge, meeting with prospective student-athletes on recruiting visits, mentoring student-athletes who present academic risk factors, supervising the SASS graduate assistant, serving as the Admissions Liaison, and coordinating the student-athlete mentor program. The incumbent maintains close liaison with UI athletic administrators, coaching staffs, faculty, and campus academic support areas and serves as a member of the administrative staff.

Required Experience:

• Two years of experience working in a higher education setting
• One year of experience working with NCAA rules and regulations associated with academic eligibility and certification
• One year of experience providing academic support to student-athletes in the form of academic advising, student services, student affairs, student support and/or student retention efforts
• Experience leading others in setting program goals and designing program activities

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in communication, education, psychology, or sport management

Required Other:

• Must be eligible for N4A membership
• Ability to work non-standard business hours which may include weekends and evenings
• Ability to travel periodically

Additional Preferred: Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, or Athletic Administration

Experience:

• Experience in an academic support unit for student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• Administrative experience in a higher education setting
• Experience analyzing program data to inform program decisions and evaluate program outcomes

Skills/Ability to:

• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Demonstrated professional credibility and personal integrity
• Knowledge of theories, models and practices of college learning, study skills, collaborative learning, academic success strategies
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student records (FERPA, HIPPA, Clery Act, and other legislation regarding students’ rights and services)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: None

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $53,000 annual salary

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 09/09/2025

Closing Date: 09/16/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is open for current UI employees only. In addition to the online application, applicants must upload the following documents: • Resume/CV • Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications as well as the applicant’s experience related to the job responsibility areas • Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49441

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.