Student-Athlete Development Coordinator
EXPIRED

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

Posted Date: Nov 03, 2023

Expired Date: Sep 04, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Summary:

Under the guidance of the Director of Student-Athlete Development, the Student-Athlete Development Coordinator will assist with all aspects of the student-athlete development program. The Coordinator will have a primary focus on personal enhancement, community service, and assist with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiatives while providing programming related to supporting underrepresented populations, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and student-athlete engagement and achievement. Secondary support for various Student-Athlete Career and Leadership programming, Black and Gold Networking events, and Student-Athlete Mentorship programs.  Additionally, the Student-Athlete Development Coordinator will have the opportunity to serve on a variety of department, conference, and campus committees. This position will research, plan, and coordinate programming that directly supports student-athlete personal development.  This position requires evening and weekend hours. 

Typical Duties

Assists with the creation, implementation, and facilitation of personal engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and community service initiatives on a yearly basis. 
Assist in the operational and logistical support for the VCU Student-Athlete Development program including collaborating with SASS staff, athletic coaches, sports psychology, nutrition, and athletic training staff.
Facilitates and records opportunities for community service and engagement. Includes evaluating and implementing assessment-related strategies to understand and strengthen the impact of community service programming and initiatives. 

Coordinate community engagement opportunities for student-athletes and responsible for tracking student-athlete community service hours.
Assists the SAAC advisor with the development and execution of assigned student-athlete groups, which may include, but are not limited to student-athletes of color, LGBTQIA+, women, and other populations. 
Assists in the coordination of the Rodney Awards Banquet, Student-Athlete Kick-Off, It’s on Us Campaign, Academic Achievement Celebrations, Student-Athlete Graduation, and other events as assigned.

Observe FERPA policies without appearing unhelpful and referring student-athletes to appropriate resources in a way that encourages them to follow through.
Coordinate NCAA, Conference and other scholarship application processes.
Serve as member of the VCU Athletics DEI Committee and other Atlantic 10 committees as needed

Department History

Virginia Commonwealth University Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Noah Strebler

Senior Associate AD for Student Services & NIL

Tim Kontos

Associate AD for Sports Performance and Student-Athlete Wellness

Garrett Knudson

Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Development

Kasey Mattison

Assistant AD for Academic Support/Director of Student-Athlete Support Services

Grace Blevins

Director of Human Resources & Student Services

Bradford Burgess

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Samantha Smith

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Caroline Comey

Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Support Services

Virginia Commonwealth University Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Noah Strebler

Senior Associate AD for Student Services & NIL

Tim Kontos

Associate AD for Sports Performance and Student-Athlete Wellness

Kasey Mattison

Assistant AD for Academic Support/Director of Student-Athlete Support Services

Garrett Knudson

Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Development

Grace Blevins

Director of Employee and Student-Athlete Services

Samantha Smith

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Bradford Burgess

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Caroline Comey

Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Support Services

Virginia Commonwealth University Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Noah Strebler

Senior Associate AD for Student Services & NIL

Tim Kontos

Associate AD for Sports Performance and Student-Athlete Wellness

Kasey Mattison

Assistant AD for Academic Support/Director of Student-Athlete Support Services

Grace Blevins

Director of Employee and Student-Athlete Services

Garrett Knudson

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Samantha Smith

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Caroline Comey

Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Support Services

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