Assistant Athletic Director

Position Number

007553

Functional Title

Assistant Athletic Director

Position Type

Staff

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit

Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes.

We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro’s hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director (AD) is responsible for the management of all duties associated withStudent-Athlete Support Services (SASS) for the Department of Athletics. This individual willoversee the academic mentoring of all student-athletes, including those at-risk, through SASS. This individual will work closely with academic departments and advisors and the Academic Achievement Center to ensure that student-athletes comply with University, Southern Conference and NCAA academic policies, as well as maintaining academic progress toward degree.

The Assistant AD will need to demonstrate an ability to supervise and maintain a staff of qualified professionals in the areas within SASS. The Assistant AD is responsible for creating a comprehensive student-athlete development program, as well as assisting with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. This individual will work closely with the Athletics Compliance Office, SASS staff members and the Certifying Officer housed in the Registrar’s Office in order to ensure University, Southern Conference and NCAA academic eligibility is met for all student-athletes and that progress towards graduation is achieved. This will include oversight of the Academic Progress Rate (APR).

The Assistant AD is actively involved in relationships with numerous departments on campus. This individual will be directly involved departments such as: the Registrar’s Office, Students First Office, the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS), Global Engagement Office, Counseling Center and Student Affairs/Dean of Students. External relationships will exist with the NCAA and institutions within the Southern Conference, as well as those in the State of North Carolina.The Assistant AD has a dual report to the Executive Associate AD/SWA and Associate Vice Provost of Student Success/Dean of Undergraduate Studies and is a member of the Department of Athletics Spartan Council. In addition, the position serves on the Department of Athletics Mental Health Support Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and at least three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree. Preferred experience with Banner and Degree Works.
• Preferred skills of taking initiative, multi-tasking, being organized with attention to detail and having excellent/effective communication skills, with managerial experience. Requires evening and weekend assignments.

Recruitment Range

$67,600

Org #-Department

Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001

Job Open Date

06/05/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type Of Appointment

Permanent

Number Of Months Per Year

FLSA

Exempt

Percentage Of Time

70%

Key Responsibility

Manage all duties associated with Student-Athlete Support Services for the Department of Athletics.

Essential Tasks

• This individual will oversee the academic mentoring all student-athletes, including those at-risk, through SASS.
• This individual will work closely with academic departments and advisors and the Academic Achievement Center to ensure that student- athletes comply with University, Southern Conference and NCAA academic policies, as well as maintaining academic progress toward degree.

Percentage Of Time

Key Responsibility

Supervise of staff

Essential Tasks

• The Assistant AD will oversee the Academic Coordinator/Learning Specialist, the Coordinator of SASS and SASS Intern ensuring the implemented academic program is being adhered to by all staff.
• The Assistant AD is responsible for creating a comprehensive student- athlete development program, as well as serving as an advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Key Responsibility

Student Development/Liaison University Departments

Essential Tasks

• The Assistant AD is responsible for creating a comprehensive student-athlete development program, as well as assisting the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Key Responsibility

Liaison University Departments

Essential Tasks

• The Assistant AD is actively involved in relationships with numerous departments on campus.
• This individual will be directly involved departments such as: the Registrar’s Office, Students First Office, the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS), Global Engagement Office, Counseling Center and Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
• External relationships will exist with the NCAA and institutions within the Southern Conference, as well as those in the State of North Carolina.

Physical Effort

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting

Work Environment

Driving - Car/Truck, Inside, Outside