Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes

Fordham Law Compliance Affinity Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes. The role involves leading day-to-day operations for student-athlete advising, developing strategies for student success, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree and significant experience in academic support for athletes. This position offers a salary ranging from $110,000 to $126,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with academic support programming for student-athletes.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Understanding of NCAA regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Office of Student-Athletic Advising's daily operations.
• Develop strategies to support student-athletes.
• Collaborate with various academic departments for student success.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment

Familiarity with student-athlete support best practices

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

G-Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Position Title

Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes

Reporting and Role

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Student Success, the Director of Academic Advising for Student Athletes is responsible for leading and implementing day-to-day operations for the Office of Student-Athletic Advising in their mission of providing holistic support for Fordham NCAA student-athletes to fulfill their academic potential and make progress toward degree completion.

The Director works collaboratively with the Fordham College Advising Center and advising staff in the Gabelli School of Business and academic administrators in other colleges and schools at Fordham. The Director is a key liaison between the academic areas and Fordham’s Office of University Athletics.

Essential Functions

• Leads the office in meeting its mission of providing holistic support to student-athletes; identifies strategic goals and vision for the office; implements initiatives to support these goals, and regularly assesses the success of initiatives.
• Develops proactive and reactive strategies, drawing on best practices and informed by Fordham’s context, to ensure robust support for student-athletes.
• Leads implementation of the Fordham Hub (powered by Salesforce) to provide wraparound student support and identify and prioritize students who would benefit from intervention and support; assists in developing programs focused on strengthening retention and graduation rates for student-athletes.
• Ensures close collaboration among the student-athletic advising team, the Fordham College Advising Center, and the Gabelli School of Business deans to support student progress and success.
• Facilitates the review of the academic performance of student-athletes to ensure that the university complies with NCAA and conference requirements (NCAA Certification).
• Assist with required NCAA reporting, APR, and GSR, etc.
• Creates and maintains academic benchmarks to share with campus leadership.
• Develops and maintains close relationships with coaches and other individuals in the Office of University Athletics; as needed, shares information to ensure effective student support; identifies and assigns staff to liaison positions in the Office of University Athletics.
• Supervises staff in the Office of Student-Athletic Advising and is responsible for the Office’s budget.
• Responds to regular inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and other administrators concerning academic and course-related issues. Understands and complies with all FERPA regulations and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Participates in recruiting sessions with prospective student-athletes and their families during official on-campus visits; assists with special events and honors ceremonies for these students.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field required

Minimum of 5 years of experience with academic support programming for student-athletes in an NCAA intercollegiate environment, preferably at a Division 1 institution, with progressive responsibilities.

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity with best practices in student-athlete support and success and working with a varied, diverse population of students.

Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA regulations.

Proficiency in (or ability to quickly learn) common software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite.

Excellent communication skills.

Proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, organize, prioritize, and work collaboratively.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Understanding of and commitment to furthering the Catholic Jesuit mission in liberal arts higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Banner, Salesforce, TEAMWORKS, Degree Works, NCAA Applications and web management systems a plus.

Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $110,000

Maximum Starting Salary $126,000

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Union

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Details

Posting Number A977P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 11/03/2025

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting; Repetitive Hand Motion; Hearing, Listening, Talking; Standing; Walking; Running Not Required; Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required; Climbing ladders Not Required; Reaching overhead Not Required; Pulling, pushing Not Required; Shoveling Not Required; Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required;

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience with academic support programming for student- athletes in an NCAA intercollegiate environment, preferably at a Division 1 institution, with progressive responsibilities?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience?
• Yes
• No