Assistant Director of Academic Area

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Academic Area

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - APSS - ACSA - AA - Counselors (Justin Pugh (00085253))

   

Work Location:

0100 Gymnasium-Auditorium

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Assistant Director has academic oversight for teams as assigned & reports to the Associate Director of Academic Affairs. The position will supervise the Academic Advisor and a Graduate Assistant. The goal of the Academic Center’s team is to provide a student-centered approach to learning, to ensure academic progress towards degree & eligibility requirements, & ultimately to develop a structure for our student-athletes to earn their degree. The Assistant Director will serve as the student-athletes' academic advocate.

Job Responsibilities

Operations & Personnel Management (40%):

• Manage a portion of the academic affairs team including an Academic Advisor and a Graduate Assistant; Mentor, develop and evaluate direct report on a regular basis; Keep direct reports abreast of SEC and NCAA academic progress requirements; Meet weekly with coaches to report on student-athlete’s progress in detail including current grades, academic progress, and concerns; Communicate with coaches regarding any academic functions, policies and procedures; Utilize standard grade report to communicate student-athlete progress to appropriate constituents; Facilitate dissemination of faculty progress reports to coaches and alert them of any student-athletes experiencing difficulty;
• Communicate to academic advisors and coaches the eligibility status of their student-athletes; Work in conjunction with Student Learning and other pertinent units to develop a support structure to enhance learning outcomes; Assist in monitoring study hall; Communicate regularly with coaches, admissions, and compliance regarding potential recruits; Provide preliminary admission and initial eligibility assessments of prospective student-athlete to coaching staffs; Participate in the recruitment process by meeting with prospective student-athletes and providing them with information about LSU's academic programs and the Academic Center's support programs.

Student Support (35%):

• Responsible for the oversight of the transfer evaluation process of prospective student-athletes for assigned teams; Develop academic plans that outline degree completion within four years; Monitor assigned student-athletes' eligibility and communicate their progress to the appropriate constituents; Work with college academic advisors in advising student- athletes to meet degree requirements; Provide professional and career advice for assigned student-athletes; Oversee and monitor graduation progress and respond to any requests for information regarding student-athletes' degree progress; Assist student-athletes with scheduling of courses ensuring that course schedules are balanced and fit the time and season constraints of the student-athletes;
• Provide letters of recommendation and submit nominations for awards and scholarships for graduate and professional school; Respond to and initiate faculty communication regarding student-athletes with poor academic progress and work cooperatively to design strategies for improved performance; Formulate academic success plans for student-athletes experiencing academic difficulty; Meet weekly with student-athletes with learning challenges and report progress to appropriate constituents; Serve as a mentor to the student-athletes; Inform and advise student-athletes of all SEC and NCAA eligibility requirements;
• Provide professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulations of LSU, the SEC, the NCAA, HIPPA, FERPA, and ADA.

Program Oversight (20%):

• Serve on the planning committee for the Summer Academic Success Program (SASP) for all new incoming student-athletes; Co-manage the guest coach program; Oversee and coordinate Project Graduation for assigned teams for all returning student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility from inquiry to graduation; Co-manage class attendance monitoring for assigned teams; Manage creation and oversight of daily reports for assigned teams.

Other Responsibilities (5%):

• Serve on the planning committee for the Summer Academic Success Program (SASP) for all new incoming student-athletes; Co-manage the guest coach program; Oversee and coordinate Project Graduation for assigned teams for all returning student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility from inquiry to graduation; Co-manage class attendance monitoring for assigned teams; Manage creation and oversight of daily reports for assigned teams. Participate in Strategic Plan committee as assigned; Act as liaison to admissions and other campus offices; Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Information

• Demonstrate leadership skills and proficiency in administering academic support programming to prepare student-athletes for life after post-secondary education and demonstrate an understanding of student development.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution, project management, business management, and human relations skills.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, nights, and some weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with minimum of 3 years of experience in post-secondary education

Specific Experience: Knowledge of NCAA and SEC regulations.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply -- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree with preference given to degrees in higher education, leadership, business administration, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a resume and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application if applicable. However, certified official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes at 225-578-5787.

   

Skills Needed:

Adaptability, Campus Operations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Program Management, Resource Management, Student Advocacy

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

July 23, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 28, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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