Director of Olympic Sport Academics

UNC Charlotte

Full-Time
Closes on Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Job Description

The position is a professional-level position that assists and monitors student-athletes with regard to academic advising, admissions, and other related academic activities. This position is responsible for supervision of two Assistant Directors; assistance with leading the unit; Academic Advising for assigned teams to include identifying and weekly monitoring/meeting with at-risk student-athletes, and Support of all assigned team members and coaches; Admissions Assistance to include evaluating all freshman, transfer, and graduate applications for admissibility and eligibility and meeting with recruits as needed; Instruction of at least one University Transitions Seminars each semester specifically for student-athletes and other duties as assigned.

Academic Advising and Support for Assigned Teams, to include, but not limited to:

  • Maintain a current knowledge of the academic rules and procedures of the University, Conference, and the NCAA.
  • Identify those student-athletes who fit into the academically high-risk category.
  • Assist assigned student-athletes with course selection, goal fulfillment, and eligibility requirements; assist student-athletes in choosing a major(s) that best meet their career goals; maintain student-athlete academic/progress to degree files.
  • Assist in monitoring the established study hall program and report students’ hours to coaches weekly. Complete weekly academic meeting notes to track the progress of high-risk student-athletes.
  • Provide admissions assistance for assigned teams.
  • This position provides supervision of two Assistant Directors.
  • The position will provide instruction for at least one University Transitions course designed specifically for student-athletes each semester.
  • Assist in the operational needs of the unit and lead the staff in times of the Director’s absence.
  • Assist in completing reports for the university, conference, and the state Board of Governors.
Full-Time UNC Charlotte
Director of Olympic Sport Academics - 175414