University of Oregon

Department: Services for Student Athletes

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

November 17, 2025; Position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:

1. A current resume/CV

2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position

3. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified

Department Summary

Services for Student-Athletes provides comprehensive academic support to more than 500 student-athletes attending the University of Oregon. The department is open six days a week providing services such as class scheduling and advising, advanced learning assistance for underprepared and disabled learners, tutor appointments, a Math and Science lab, quiet study tables and computer labs with Internet, and printing and scanning services.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of SSA/Director of Football Academics reports directly to the Director of Services for Student-Athletes. The Director of Football Academic Support is responsible for all academic advising support services in support of the University of Oregon football team. The Director of Football Academics will serve as an academic advisor for football while coordinating a comprehensive advising and support plan for the program. The Director of Football Academics will work closely with the Director of Football Academic Development, the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations, and the Head Football Coach. This position will also work closely with the Associate Director of Advising and the Associate Director of Learning Support in Services for Student-Athletes to monitor student-athlete academic progress and provide recommendations for further improvement and academic success.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in Advising, Counseling, or related field.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to recognize and address the educational and social developmental requirements of student-athletes.
• Effective engagement in respectful collaboration with learning specialists and academic advising staff members.
• Ability to help students with motivation and engagement around academics.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of basic computer programs and applications.
• General knowledge of the organizational structure and operational procedures in institutions of higher learning with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with university teaching faculty and administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Experience working with D1 football student-athletes
• Three years of experience working with student-athletes at the post-secondary level.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with educationally under-prepared students OR experience with high school/college students who have significant challenges related to learning disabilities.
• Familiarity with academic assessments, current educational research, and study skill strategies.
• Working knowledge of NCAA academic regulations.
• Experience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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