Director of Academic Success

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Posted Date: Aug 23, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$53,856/yr
Years of Experience
2+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

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Athletic Director

Conference

Horizon (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Student Services

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Title

Director of Academic Success

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

988195

Requisition No.

Posting Details

Position Title

Director of Academic Success

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

988195

Requisition No.

S02577

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$53,856 annually.

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

AP Band N

Job Category

Administrative-Professional

Work Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 5, 2025.

Pay Schedule

Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Position Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelors’ degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - A minimum of two (2) years’ demonstrated experience working with high-risk students and providing one-on-one academic support to students, preferably in an NCAA Division I environment. - A minimum of two (2) years’ demonstrated experience in higher education academic advising, counseling or student services, preferably in an NCAA Division I environment. - Demonstrated knowledge of effective learning strategies, motivational techniques and student skill development. - Skilled application of the Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Moodle/Canvass. - Perform all job duties in a manner consistent with NCAA, conference and University rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, procedures and guidelines. - Excellent interpersonal, organization, communication, attention-to-detail, time management and teamwork skills. - This position requires a high level of initiative, follow-through and problem solving skills. - Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.

| | Desired Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree. - Knowledge of University’s academic policies and curricula. - Previous oversight on an NCAA Division I Academic Success unit. - Previous supervisory experience preferred.

| | All Qualifications |
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered. | | Position Details | | | Position Purpose |
- Identify, develop, and oversee academic success initiatives for 350+ student-athletes. - Serve as an academic mentor for at-risk student-athletes. - Serve as an academic advisor. - Provide supervisor oversight for Academic Staff and Graduate Assistant.

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?
- Yes
- No
- No Response
* Do you have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact, and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)

* Can you direct others to have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)

* Do you know any student-athlete(s) on any Oakland University intercollegiate athletic team? If you answered yes, which student-athlete(s) do you know?

(Open Ended Question)