About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is situated on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, offering a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. As part of the Five Colleges consortium, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, UMass Amherst benefits from the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The Director of DEI and Student-Athlete Development oversees the holistic growth of UMass student-athletes, providing essential life skills through education and resources. They implement strategies for diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an accessible and affirming environment. Building relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and partners, they assess challenges faced by student-athletes with diverse backgrounds, organizing campus and community resources to support their transition and success. They ensure compliance with departmental, university, and NCAA guidelines under the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is situated on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, offering a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. As part of the Five Colleges consortium, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, UMass Amherst benefits from the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The Director of DEI and Student-Athlete Development oversees the holistic growth of UMass student-athletes, providing essential life skills through education and resources. They implement strategies for diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an accessible and affirming environment. Building relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and partners, they assess challenges faced by student-athletes with diverse backgrounds, organizing campus and community resources to support their transition and success. They ensure compliance with departmental, university, and NCAA guidelines under the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.
Apply NowEssential Functions
Leads the development, planning and implementation of student-athlete and faculty recognition programming, including:
Develops necessary reports and balance scorecards as required or requested by Director of Athletics or University Leadership.
Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in the field through publications, seminars, and conferences.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in a related field including but not limited to Higher Education, Social Justice Education or Sociology.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment activities.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with evenings and weekends as required.
Salary Information
Level 26
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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Kelsey Armstrong |
Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Success |
Person | Role |
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Colby Hall |
Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success (MBB, FB) |
Amanda Knight |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experience |
Maria Vega |
Director of Student-Athlete Development |
Pete Montague |
Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB) |
Lauren Trapasso |
Associate Director of Learning Enhancement |
Alyssa Cote |
Senior Assistant Director (FB) |
Mikayla Hudson |
Assistant Director |
Person | Role |
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Colby Hall |
Associate Athletic Director for Academic Success (MBB, FB) |
Maria Vega |
Director of Student-Athlete Development |
Amanda Knight |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experience |
Pete Montague |
Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB) |
Lauren Trapasso |
Associate Director of Learning Enhancement |
Alyssa Cote |
Senior Assistant Director (FB) |
Mikayla Hudson |
Assistant Director |
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