Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development

The Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting student-athletes, both current and former, in various aspects of their lives to ensure academic, athletic, personal, and professional success. The role oversees the creation and execution of a comprehensive support system aimed at fostering career development and providing life skills education.

Responsibilities:

• Offers career advising sessions to explore professional interests, goals, and develop action plans;
• Provides support with resume writing, cover letters, and job applications;
• Hosts workshops on job search strategies, interview techniques, negation and professional etiquette;
• Develops and maintains university and community partnerships to facilitate internships, co-op programs, and job shadowing opportunities;
• Hosts sessions on a variety of topics such as financial literacy, nutrition, mental health, and stress management;
• Provides training on leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in administration, athletic administration, counseling, or a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience to equate to advanced degree;
• Experience (typically 5+ years) in academic support services, preferably in athletics setting;
• Experience in development and presentation of workshops, or public speaking;
• Experience with academic advising services for student-athletes, including course selection, scheduling, and major exploration;
• Experience with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they meet NCAA, conference, and university eligibility requirements;
• Experience with coordinating academic support programs, such as tutoring, study hall, and academic workshops;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding academic eligibility;
• Proven ability to relate well with diverse students, university and local community personnel;
• Effective written and oral communication skills.