Director of Student-Athlete Development

Job Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement programs which focus on personal, career and social growth for the student-athlete population.
• Develop a comprehensive Leadership Academy for student-athletes.
• Collaborate and partner with Student-Athlete Success Program staff regarding ongoing programs to enhance the overall development of our student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) on initiatives to support the Division’s commitment to enhancing the overall experience and creating opportunities for student-athletes.
• Direct and oversee all of the Division’s community service (outreach) programs, including, but not limited to: coordination and event planning, outreach promotion and publicity, and tracking and management of the team Cup and associated events.
• Oversee financial management of OSAD, including current and future grant commitments.
• Participate in the planning, writing, development and implementation of current and potential future grant proposals.
• Provide various reports for internal and external partners.
• Serve as a liaison with organizations that support funding of the Division’s outreach programs, including providing regular reports on outreach activities at various schools.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the University Conference and NCAA.
• Performs related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience working in a collegiate athletic work environment in student development or leadership development programming or comparable athletics student-athlete support experience.
• Experience coordinating event activities and collaborating with various internal and external constituents.
• Commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes.
• Outstanding organizational, communication and public relations skills.
• Strong presentation skills; effective in a variety of settings (one-on-one, small group, large group).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess knowledge of basic computer systems such as Google Mail, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the University, Conference and NCAA.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in program development and program assessment.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, fast paced, student-athlete service-driven environment in a collegiate setting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working with student-athletes with regard to career and leadership development.
• Grant writing experience.
• Experience working with youth and facilitation.