"Director of Athletic Learning Services"

Department

Athletics

Salary

$56,800-$72,400

Description

Under the unit leader, the position provides strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight for all learning, tutoring, and academic support initiatives serving student-athletes across all sports.

1. Designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive learning support programs (tutoring, learning specialists, academic skills workshops) that promotes student-athlete success, persistence, and timely graduation.
2. Supervises, trains, and mentors learning specialists, tutors, and other academic support personnel assigned to the Academic Center for Excellence.
3. In coordination with the Sr. Associate AD for Academic Services, ensures that all student-athletes meet NCAA, Big 12, and institutional eligibility standards.
4. Oversees early-alert systems, progress-toward-degree tracking, and structured learning plans for academically at-risk student-athletes.
5. Conducts intake assessments to identify learning needs, strengths, and accommodations; facilitate referrals to campus resources as appropriate while providing one-on-one academic coaching focused on study strategies, time management, and self-advocacy skills.
6. Serves as the primary liaison for Dart Center and other campus constituents on issues related to student-athlete learning needs.
7. Delivers regular academic progress reports and intervention updates to sport programs and department leadership.
8. Represents Learning Services and the Department of Athletics on campus committees, professional organizations, and community outreach initiatives.
9. Serves as an ambassador for the University of Houston, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and a student-centered philosophy.
10. Identifies and implements innovative strategies to enhance the effectiveness of tutoring, learning specialist interventions, and academic skill development.
11. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ)

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional disciplines. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related, 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.