Assistant Athletics Director- Student-Athlete Formation and Success Program

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

The responsibilities of the position are to plan, build, budget, and execute a holistic Student-Athlete Formation and Success Program for the varsity student-athlete population to provide a well-rounded Boston College experience and prepare student-athletes for life after sport.  This includes oversight of the programming curriculum, including but not limited to transitioning to life as a Boston College Student-Athlete, Career Readiness, Community Engagement, Personal Development, Student Formation and Leadership Development.   

This position is responsible for the overarching department goals related to student-athlete formation. The annual goal is to have 90% of our graduating seniors leave with a degree and a plan (a job, an internship, graduate school acceptance, or professional contract).

This position is also responsible for other student-athlete formation initiatives such as:
· Oversight of department, conference, and national award nominations and submissions as well as, if applicable, the selection and dissemination of the award;

· Oversight of department student-athlete focused special events such as welcome back barbeque, student-athlete all sports banquet, graduation reception, freshmen orientation, and national student-athlete day;

· Lead advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC);

· Coordinate education and programming around topics to include but not limited to relationship violence prevention, leadership, and personal branding;

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Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

The responsibilities of the position are to plan, build, budget, and execute a holistic Student-Athlete Formation and Success Program for the varsity student-athlete population to provide a well-rounded Boston College experience and prepare student-athletes for life after sport.  This includes oversight of the programming curriculum, including but not limited to transitioning to life as a Boston College Student-Athlete, Career Readiness, Community Engagement, Personal Development, Student Formation and Leadership Development.   

This position is responsible for the overarching department goals related to student-athlete formation. The annual goal is to have 90% of our graduating seniors leave with a degree and a plan (a job, an internship, graduate school acceptance, or professional contract).

This position is also responsible for other student-athlete formation initiatives such as:
· Oversight of department, conference, and national award nominations and submissions as well as, if applicable, the selection and dissemination of the award;

· Oversight of department student-athlete focused special events such as welcome back barbeque, student-athlete all sports banquet, graduation reception, freshmen orientation, and national student-athlete day;

· Lead advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC);

· Coordinate education and programming around topics to include but not limited to relationship violence prevention, leadership, and personal branding;

· Collaborate on programming for Name, Image, & Likeness.

· Serve on various department, university, and conference committees;

· Meet with prospective student-athletes as needed/requested by sport programs.

Essential Functions

40% Planning, development, and execution of new and existing Student-Athlete Formation and Success programming, including transition to life as a Boston College student-athlete, career readiness, personal development, empowering the student-athlete voice, student formation, and community engagement. This includes one-on-one advisement of student-athletes in the areas of personal, professional, and leadership development, as well as advising senior staff and others on issues related to student-athlete development, well-being, and success.

20% Public relations, assessment, and promotion of Student-Athlete Formation and Success initiatives. This includes developing and implementing strategies to promote student-athlete development opportunities; collecting, analyzing, and assessing participation and program data to evaluate impact and inform future programming; coordinating communications and promotional efforts related to student-athlete development initiatives; and developing an annual report highlighting program activities, outcomes, student-athlete engagement, and areas of growth for the office.

 20% Development and execution of signature student-athlete events, including Welcome Back Barbecue, First-Year/Mid-Year Orientation, International Student-Athlete Orientation, Graduation Reception, Golden Eagles Award Show, and community outreach initiatives.

 15% Planning, oversight, and execution of student-athlete development initiatives, including education and programming related to relationship violence prevention and other relevant topics; oversight and advising of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC); and supervision of select department, conference, and national award submissions.

5% Serve on various department, university, conference, and national committees; meet with prospective student- athletes; and perform other duties as assigned.

 

Position Details:

Department: 011001 - Athletics General
Position: 00012374 - Life Skills Program Administrator
Grade: 3RD

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $74,450 to $93,050; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in athletic administration, education, leadership development programming, or a related field.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and work collaboratively across departments.

Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in student-athlete development, leadership programming, or student success initiatives.
Experience as a student-athlete and/or coach at the NCAA Division I, II, or III level.
Former NCAA Division I student-athlete experience.
Knowledge of and experience with NCAA rules and regulations.
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Understanding of student formation principles and the values and educational philosophy associated with a Jesuit institution.

This position is responsible for performing all duties and responsibilities in full compliance with applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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