Director of DEI & Student-Athlete Development
EXPIRED

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Amherst, MA

Posted Date: Aug 06, 2024

Expired Date: Sep 27, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    1+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

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.

Essential Functions

  • Develops and coordinates student-athlete development programs and initiatives that emphasize student success, foster an inclusive and respectful culture, and focus on campus and community relations that positively reinforce student-athlete well-being.
  • Implements strategic plans to cultivate an environment conducive to elite athletic performance while ensuring a first-class experience for student-athletes, encompassing comprehensive support services and resources. Creates and executes strategic programs that promote diversity and inclusion among both staff and student-athletes, aligning these efforts with organizational objectives to cultivate a supportive and respectful environment.
  • Collaborates with Human Resources to develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies related to recruitment, performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, training, and employee retention.
  • Develops and manages programs to recognize student-athlete achievements and foster alumni connections, promoting engagement, mentorship, and career development opportunities within the university community.
  • Works closely with university offices such Office of Equity & Inclusion, Student Affairs and Campus Life, the Stonewall Center and Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success to collaborate on diversity initiatives and student-focused programs, ensuring alignment with broader campus goals. Acts as liaison between student-athletes and staff. Represents the University of Massachusetts Athletics Department at campus diversity and inclusion meetings and events.
  • Leads the development, planning and implementation of student-athlete and faculty recognition programming, including:

Department History

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Colby Hall

Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Performance, Health and Wellness

Cecilia Marenick

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Kelsey Armstrong

Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Success

Pete Montague

Associate Director of Olympic Sports (BASE, FH, MLAX, MSOC, SB)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

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

University of Massachusetts, Amherst Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

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

Email us at support@intercollegiate.co with any questions.

© 2024 Intercollegiate. All rights reserved.