Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
Job Description
Overview
Job ID 38317894
Category Athletics
Organization UCR Intercollegiate Athletics
Department Student Academic Services
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $86,600 - $159,400
Date Posted November 12, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services, manages student-athlete academic support and learning center programming, including study hall, tutoring, life skills, and leadership initiatives. The role oversees the NCAA Academic Performance Program for UCR Athletics, recommends modifications to enhance academic effectiveness, and designs instructional materials and workshops. The Associate Athletics Director conducts orientations, supervises staff and assigned sports, serves as a liaison to academic departments, and ensures full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. This position will report into Student Affairs with a dotted line to the Athletics Director. The full salary range for the Associate Athletics Director, Academic Services is $86,600.00 - $159,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $100,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. | Required |
| Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Advanced knowledge of learning theories, learning styles and linguistic issues. |
| Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing policy/procedures, reports and presentations. |
| Advanced knowledge of academic educational programs and curriculum development. |
| Ability to operate within an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, and University regulations. Compliance-related activities and paperwork must be accomplished and/or submitted in a complete and timely manner. |
| Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, especially in regards to Academic Progress Program (APP) and the Academic Progress Rate (APR). |
| Experience designing and implementing learning models. |
| Solid interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem solving with all levels of academia and staff. |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills with faculty, staff, administrators, coaches and student-athletes. Skill in independently composing letters, memos, reports and other written communication materials using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing and proofreading skills. |
| Detail oriented with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to analyze problems and apply effective solutions. |
| Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff. |
| Working knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance. |
| Knowledge of the University of California degree system and the ability to read and decipher academic degree audits. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Scan to Apply
Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone.
- Fast
- Easy
- Apply on the go