Dir,Student Athlete Development

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Career Services Mgr/Br/Div

Requisition ID

req25593

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Career Services Mgr/Br/Div

Requisition ID

req25593

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Dir,Student Athlete Development

Position Grade

12

Position Summary

The Director of Student-Athlete Development will be responsible for the development and oversight of programming that enhances the student-athlete experience through the promotion of personal growth as well as supporting student-athletes’ successful navigation of their intercollegiate experiences during their college careers though their post-graduation transition process. This person’s overarching goal will be to provide each student-athlete with the skills necessary to achieve success in their personal and professional lives beyond their collegiate athletic experiences. This individual will be responsible for creating, planning, and implementing effective leadership, service, professional/career and personal development workshops, events and initiatives for all departmental athletic programs. This includes working with both internal and external partners of the University of New Mexico to promote the comprehensive development of the student-athlete population. This position will provide oversight for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and other activities which reflect the University of New Mexico and Lobo Athletics’ commitment to service programs and to enhancing the student-athlete experience and overall welfare. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Continued development and execution of the L.I.F.E program, a cohesive and comprehensive development program for student-athletes and athletic department staff members ensuring continued alignment with the Athletics Department's vision;Organize career development opportunities which coincide with the academic and career paths of student-athletes with respect to their current phase of education;Oversight of student-athlete specific programming including:                *SAAC                *Lobos for Change                *Lobo Leadership Academy                *Lobo Scholar-Athletes Collaborate and partner with Lobo Center for Student-Athlete Success staff regarding ongoing programs to enhance the overall development of our student-athletes;Serve as liaison to UNM’s Alumni Letterman’s Association to facilitate networking, internship, and mentoring opportunities for student-athletes;Identify, implement, oversee, and track community service opportunities for all student-athletes;Meet one-on-one with student-athletes to provide guidance related to career development and graduate school admissions;Serve as liaison to UNM’s Office of Career Services to coordinate opportunities for career development, networking, and career fairs;Participate in the planning, writing, development and implementation of current and potential future grant proposals;Provide various reports for internal and external partners;Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor. See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Athletics Academic Advising (925F3)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

$3,386.93 - $4,754.53 Monthly

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

5/31/2023

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach cover letter, resume, and three supervisory reference information.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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