ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR ACADEMICS

1. Oversee staff of academic advising to ensure the continued academic success of the University of Richmond's student-athletes.
2. Serve as an academic advisor for a select group of student-athletes without declared majors.
3. Provide general advising services to all student-athletes.
4. Serve as Department of Athletics liaison with the faculty and take an active role in University matters (i.e., serve on committees).
5. Serve as student-athletes' advocate in dealings with the University faculty, staff, and administration.
6. Provide student-athletes with additional resources to address their special needs (i.e., learning disability testing, tutors, mentoring)
7. Assist in monitoring satisfactory academic progress under NCAA legislation.
8. Conduct weekly meetings with a select group of at-risk student-athletes.
9. Organize and coordinate the selection and registration process for student-athletes attending summer school.
10. Represent the University's position on athletics and academics by addressing civic and community groups as well as meeting with visitors to campus.
11. Implement and coordinate Life Skills Program.
12. Participate in the recruitment of student-athletes.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director of Athletics.

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics reports to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics.