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Director of Student-Athlete Learning Enhancement

College of Charleston: Human Resources

Director of Student-Athlete Learning Enhancement

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Director of Student-Athlete Learning Enhancement

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

GEN07

Level

Department

Athletic-Academic Advising

Job Purpose

As a member of the Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) team, the Student-Athlete Academic Advisor advises and monitors assigned student-athletes, supports student-athletes in meeting NCAA eligibility and graduation requirements, provides support to the director, and completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from and accredited institution minimum, interest in pursuing further education in a related field preferred. Minimum 1 year experience in higher education; prefer experience in a Division I student-athlete support program. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and APR is required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff, and coaches. Strong communication skills, written and oral. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Ability to organize tasks and set priorities and be able to work in a time sensitive environment. Must have ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

May be required to work evenings and weekends. May be expected to attend conferences or seminars where overnight travel is required. Role may included limited team travel.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$39,300 - $53,168

Posting Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

07/21/2026

Benefits

Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

Posting Number

2026104

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18200

Job Duties

Activity

Advises assigned teams. This includes creating 4-year graduation plans for all assigned student-athletes, weekly meetings with freshmen, frequent meetings with assigned student-athletes deemed academically at-risk, advising undeclared student-athletes for future semesters and towards a major path, supporting major exploration, supporting the faculty-student relationship, checking major advising and balancing it with athletics, assisting coaches in developing practice schedules which lower the number of class conflicts and make sense with travel schedules to decrease class absences, sending absence memo and travel letters, collaborating with Sports Medicine for injuries and illnesses which require missed classes and especially with the Return to Learn Protocol, sending out progress report requests, traveling with teams when deemed necessary, meeting with PSAs and families during recruiting visits, assisting with continuing eligibility process, and communicating academic progress with coaches.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Under minimal supervision from the director of SAAS, coordinates the Learning Enhancement Program with duties to include maintenance and enhancement of the psychological testing and NCAA stimulant compliance processes in coordination with Sports Medicine; hiring, training, scheduling, and assessing students for the academic mentoring program; and supporting SAAS staff in the creation and execution of learning enhancement plans for at-risk student-athletes.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Serves as primary contact for The Academic Enhancement Center and study hall operations. Hires, trains, schedules, and assesses student employees who coordinate study hall. Supports day-to-day operations of the department.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Support the day-to-day operations of SAAS.

Essential or Marginal

Marginal

Percent of Time

Activity

Assists Deputy AD/SWA with department-wide initiatives, along with development of departmental education and procedures related to said initiatives. (Examples include but are not limited to Title IX education and evaluation, implementation of department-wide technology, and building out departmental procedures.)

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time