Director, Student-Athlete Development

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Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC3881

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Posting Number

SAECC3881

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Advertised Title

Director, Student-Athlete Development

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

022552

Category

Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Athletic Administration

Minimum Position Qualifications

A Master’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly with students in advising, athletics, admissions, or recruitment at the collegiate level is required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Conditions

The department is especially interested in candidates who are members of the National Association for Academic Advisors in Athletics (N4A) and who possess professional experience working in an advising capacity with collegiate student-athletes on a college or university campus.

Initial screening of applications will begin June 27, 2024.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This position may require work beyond the normal schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Posting Date

06/21/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins

Yes

Hiring Range

$55,000 - $60,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

Positions Supervised

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Member of the National Association for Academic Advisors in Athletics (N4A).

Knowledge of using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Canva) as well as social media platforms alongside trends is beneficial.

Professional experience working in an advising capacity with collegiate student-athletes on a college or university campus and an interest in student-athlete life skills development.

Additional Position Information

Must be able to comply with all Department, University, Board of Trustees, Athletic Conference, and

NCAA

policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) [

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Job Duties

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Implementation, facilitation, evaluation, and management of tracking engagement for the different areas of community service, leadership, diversity and inclusion, career and future, civic engagement, and award nomination. Produce and update a semester calendar of events for athlete engagement. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Counsel student-athletes in regard to personal and career development. Track postgraduate placement with pre-graduation surveys |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Coordinates various student-athlete development seminars, special events, community service projects, and leadership experiences. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Teaches appropriate courses and coordinates software/technology for career development. Maintain rosters and module assignments in game plan and track appropriately. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Advising and coordinating all SAAC meetings and activities including weekly meetings, programs, and community service events. Assists with monitoring social media accounts for student-athlete development and UMADE. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Meeting and corresponding with coaches and staff regarding resources and educational programs available for the student-athletes. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Coordinate postgraduate scholarship, and academic award nominations for student-athletes. Maintains records of student-athlete volunteer and leadership experiences and provides an update to sports administrator and coaches semesterly |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Plan, facilitate, and manage the end of the year award show for student-athlete recognition. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Assist student-athletes with researching internship and post-graduation employment opportunities. Create yearly report to highlight/celebrate accomplishments. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Performs other duties as assigned. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your work experience in higher education with students and/or student-athletes.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you experienced in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Describe your work style and how you would manage multiple work projects in different areas.

(Open Ended Question)

1. Please rate the areas of priority on a scale of 1-5
   • Leadership
   • Community Service
   • Diversity & Inclusion
   • Career Development
   • Athlete Awards & Recognition

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. References List Optional Documents

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