Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success (Leadership Development/ADID) (CS24-228)

EXPIRED

Description

The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success (Leadership Development/ADID). We are seeking a professional who will play an essential role in designing and implementing programs that enhance the success of our student-athletes. This position will focus on developing initiatives that promote professional and career growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Working closely with the Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office, the coordinator will lead the development of the department's DEI programming. The Student-Athlete Success Coordinator will work collaboratively with athletics staff and coaches to design and implement successful strategies and events tailored to the specific needs and goals of each sport program and the department as a whole.

This position will empower generations of future leaders to embrace their own athletic experiences by intentionally integrating youth engagement with our student-athletes in the competitive arena and via community outreach, thereby role modeling the value of school pride, teamwork, personal growth, competition, inclusion, and leadership. The chosen candidate will identify and facilitate community service opportunities as well as record and track department-wide community service hours. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success (Leadership Development/ADID) will create and grow key campus partnerships in the areas of leadership, life skills training, and career services. Leverage existing campus resources and programs to progress student-athletes through the different stages of development.

Description

The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success (Leadership Development/ADID). We are seeking a professional who will play an essential role in designing and implementing programs that enhance the success of our student-athletes. This position will focus on developing initiatives that promote professional and career growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Working closely with the Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office, the coordinator will lead the development of the department's DEI programming. The Student-Athlete Success Coordinator will work collaboratively with athletics staff and coaches to design and implement successful strategies and events tailored to the specific needs and goals of each sport program and the department as a whole.

This position will empower generations of future leaders to embrace their own athletic experiences by intentionally integrating youth engagement with our student-athletes in the competitive arena and via community outreach, thereby role modeling the value of school pride, teamwork, personal growth, competition, inclusion, and leadership. The chosen candidate will identify and facilitate community service opportunities as well as record and track department-wide community service hours. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success (Leadership Development/ADID) will create and grow key campus partnerships in the areas of leadership, life skills training, and career services. Leverage existing campus resources and programs to progress student-athletes through the different stages of development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with the Assistant AD/Student-Athlete Success and the Deputy AD to execute and communicate student-athlete development, leadership development, and DEI programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with university and community partners to maintain and expand on existing professional development, career development, and DEI programming for student-athletes.
• Support student-athletes and athletics staff with individualized guidance and mentorship on an as needed basis in terms of leadership development, career development, and DEI.
• Work in collaboration with athletics administration for larger student-athlete facing annual events.
• Work in collaboration with athletics administration and head coaches to plan and execute routine strategies and events that support the needs and initiatives of each sport program.
• Identify, facilitate, and track community service opportunities for student-athletes and expand the department’s community service/outreach initiatives.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
   1. One (1) year of experience working with students in a career development, DEI, or similar support role. Work as graduate assistant may be considered.

Application Materials and Information:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards qualification for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
4. Upload all official or unofficial transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, official or unofficial transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
5. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.
6. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
7. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from careerinfo@siue.edu.
8. Applicants who may not precisely meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the resume or cover letter, clearly state how credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified requirements of the position.
9. Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Exam scores will be delivered from the civil service system apps@sucss.illinois.gov.

Supplemental Information

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5001 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/....

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu.

Statement of Diversity: SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.

To learn more about SIUE's Mission and statement on diversity, please visit: https://www.siue.edu/about/mission-goals-plans/index.shtml.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email careerinfo@siue.edu .