Assistant Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Development

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Job Information:

Title:

Assistant Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Development

Classification Title:

Academic Professional

Job Location or Region:

Urbana-Champaign - 133

Job Description Reason:

Vacancy

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Position Number:

U78705

Position Class Code:

NFBAA-ASST DIR  ATHRC

Employee Group:

B - Academic Professionals

COA:

1 - Urbana

Organization Code:

336000

Organization Name:

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Administrative Unit:

NU-Div Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Information:

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Is this position Security Sensitive?

Is this a Protection of Minors position?

Purchasing Authority of $5,000 or more?

Supervisory Authority of 20 or more?

Organizational Relationship:

Chancellor

Director, Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Chief Sport Officer/SWA

Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sport Administration, Inclusion and Student-Athlete Development

Assistant Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Development

Various Academic and civil service employees Post-graduate and student workers

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY

Cultivate a life changing student-athlete experience by providing world class development opportunities and programing. Demand a championship mindset from student-athletes and staff in the holistic development of student-athletes.

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Senior Staff Strategic Leadership

• Be an active member on DIA’s Senior Leadership Staff, engaging in critical group think, committee work and completing special projects;

• Serve as a senior advisor to the executive staff on all student-development initiatives;

• Through tireless collaboration, create a unified environment encompassing all DIA units to appropriately demonstrate DIA’s commitment to a life changing student-athlete experience;

• Demand a championship mindset from staff focused on integrity, individual contribution and accountability, collaboration, and competitive urgency; and

• Serve as a visible, positive ambassador for University of Illinois and DIA in all public-facing responsibilities, creating stronger partnerships with our various communities (local, regional, state, campus, and industry-specific)

25%

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Student Athlete Development Programming

• Lead and oversee the operations, planning, and execution of comprehensive student-athlete development program for student-athletes including student-athlete orientation, leadership programming, life skills, career development, and transition to life after sport;

• Promotes the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, within teams, and in life;

• Serve as the liaison between the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and other student support offices on campus;

• Implement career development education for student-athletes;

• Oversee implementation of leadership development programming for student-athletes;

• Oversee creation and implementation of the marketing plan for Student-Athlete Development to include newsletter, programming menu and outreach opportunities;

• Oversee, advise and direct activities of the Executive Board of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee;

• Oversee, advise and direct activities of the Executive Board of student-athlete affinity groups;

• Analyze methods of data collection and program success measurements. Create systems where needed; and

• Provide consistent and frequent communication, training, and resources, verbally and in writing, with administration, staff, and coaches regarding student-athlete development programs and services to create buy-in by constituents.

25%

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Community Engagement

• Empower generations of future leaders to embrace their own athletic experiences by intentionally integrating youth engagement with our student-athletes in the competitive arena and via community outreach, thereby role modeling the value of school pride, teamwork, personal growth, competition, inclusion, and leadership;

• Identifies and facilitates community service opportunities; strengthens the University and DIA’s engagement through changemaking and by positively impacting Champaign-Urbana community;

• Cultivate service-learning opportunities through contact with community and social service organizations;

• Coordinate community service initiatives and events on behalf of the athletics department for student-athletes; and

• Create and grow key campus partnerships in the areas of leadership, life skills training, and career services. Leverage existing campus resources and programs to progress student-athletes through the different stages of development.

25%

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

• Engage as a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee to provide key insights on strategic initiatives and collaborations in the Student-Athlete Development and DEIB units

• Serve as an advisor to student-athlete affinity groups;

• Work in conjunction with the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sport Administration, Inclusion & Student-Athlete Development to establish programming for student-athletes that aids in the development of inclusive leadership skills;

• Identify opportunities for collaborative programming for student-athletes that addresses Student-Athlete Development and DEIB; and

• Represent the DIA as a liaison on Big Ten Conference’s Diversity Roundtable or a related Community & Impact groups.

15%

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Teaching

• Oversee facilitation and teaching for the RST 118 – Freshman Transition to College course; and

• Oversee facilitation and teaching for the RST 199 – Junior/Senior Transition out of sport course.

10%

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, sport management or related field

Experience:

Required: Experience in programming; demonstrated personal relations skills in works with student-athletes, peers, staff, and administrative personnel

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Preferred: Master’s degree in education, counseling, sport management or related field

Experience:

Preferred: Experience working directly in an athletic department or academic support unit for student-athletes in the realm of student-athlete development or life skills

•Knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.•Strong written and oral communication skills

Championship Mindset and Expectations:

• Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff;

• Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience;

• Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations;

• Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission and values;

• Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays; and

• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Providing this information helps ensure that the essential functions of the position are fully documented for the benefit of employees, applicants, and the university.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions Comments:

May work nights and weekends

Manager Approval

Manager Approver

Shamaila, Breanna

Date Approved/Finalized

4/12/2024