Director of Football Student Services

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Academic Program Manager Job Summary: The Director of Student Services for Football manages the comprehensive academic, personal, and professional development programs for all student-athletes within the football program. Working directly under the athletic department's executive staff and in lockstep with the Head Football Coach, this role establishes a culture of high academic achievement. The Director proactively monitors athletic eligibility, coordinates intensive tutorial support, and coordinates life-skills programs to prepare athletes for long-term career success both on and off the gridiron. Core Responsibilities Academic Monitoring & Eligibility Compliance Eligibility Tracking : Monitor and track real-time academic progress, cumulative GPA, and progress-towards-degree requirements to ensure strict alignment with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. Staff Reporting : Provide timely, transparent updates, class attendance reports, and grade checks directly to the Head Coach and position coaches. Early Intervention : Identify at-risk student-athletes early in the semester and construct rigorous individual academic improvement contracts. Scheduling Assistance : Guide football student-athletes through class registration, ensuring course loads balance practice schedules and meet degree compliance. Player Support & Resource Coordination Tutorial Management : Coordinate the assignment of specialized tutors, mentors, and learning specialists to support individual athlete needs. Orientation Programming : Design and execute tailored onboarding and orientation programs specifically for incoming freshmen and transfer football players. Campus Liaison : Act as the primary point of contact between the football department, university faculty, campus advisors, and student support networks. Parent Liaison : Serve a touch point for parents in terms of housing, financial aid, etc. in the orientation process. Player Development & Life Skills Life Skills & Leadership : Coordinate and implement critical programming around financial literacy, media training, mental health awareness, and leadership. Career Planning : Coordinate career development initiatives, interview prep workshops, and resume-building opportunities for life after football. Recruiting Support Prospect Pre-Assessment : Evaluate high school transcripts and transfer portals of prospective student-athletes to determine preliminary NCAA eligibility and admissibility. On-Campus Visits : Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families during official and unofficial recruiting visits to present the program's academic philosophy and support systems. Oversight of Student Office Support . Responsible for selection, training, and scheduling of student office support. Key Job Responsibilities: Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships Department: Wisconsin Athletics, Football

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