Director of Student Athlete Development

Requisiton Details

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title Director of Student Athlete Development Job Grade AS22S Division Intercollegiate Athletics College/Dept Services Department Academic Success Requisition Number 2026-00332 FTE (full-time equivalency) 100 Work Schedule M-F 8-5 Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No Pay Information Negotiable based on experience Pay Schedule Annually FLSA Designation Exempt Position Summary

This position monitors the academic progress of assigned student athletes and reports to the Associate Athletic Director - Student-Athlete Development. Meets weekly with assigned student athletes. Records and maintains accurate documentation of student athlete degree progress. Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, managing and evaluating tutoring staff. Manages time clock information for all student employees within academics. Assist in scheduling and managing front desk workers. Has lead supervision of the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours. Organizes and executes all book scholarship processes and procedures with student-athletes on book scholarship. Communicates regularly with the campus Bookstore to fill all required materials for students on book scholarship. Athletic department liaison for campus' Academic Advising Council (AAC). Support and connect student athletes to resources with personal, social and behavioral problems that may be affecting his/ her educational situation. Assist in the facilitation of incoming student athlete orientation. Assists in Summit League and NCAA award nominations. Has full oversight in the planning and executing of the Maverick Awards with the help of SAAC. Updates academic and athletic awards in Hamilton. Manage academic/development interns within the Athletic Department (when applicable).

This position will also direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development and personal leadership. Within these responsibilities, they will facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Mav Leadership. They will identify and coordinate appropriate speakers and development events to positively impact the student-athlete experience. This position will also oversee and manage the tracking of community service efforts and organization for teams/students. Direct contact for HelperHelper for athletics and campus.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area: Academics Duties:

• Monitors the academic eligibility and progress toward degree progress of assigned sports, including full time enrollment, % of degree, designation of majors/minors, class registration and all applicable NCAA bylaw 14 rules and regulations.
• Provides academic support for assigned teams, following up on progress reports and grades, communicating with coaches, referring students to various campus support resources as needed in consultation with the Associate AD for Student-Athlete Development.
• Assist in gathering academic information as it relates to APR and GSR, along with collecting information for semester academic snapshots.
• Attend monthly AAC meetings.
• Supervise the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours.

Percentage Of Time 35 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Career Development Duties:

• Direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development, leadership.
• Manage a year-by-year professional development program for all student- athletes.
• Coordinate community service projects.
• Meet with prospective recruits and parents to provide a student-athlete development overview.
• Assess student-athlete well-being and report findings to Sr. Associate Athletic Director.
• Organize and coordinate personal and professional enrichment opportunities for student-athletes.
• Lead the (SAAC) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Mav Leadership.
• Bring in presenters that help develop student-athletes' networking and job strategy skills.
• Create a network of business leaders that help mentor UNO's student-athletes.
• Communicate regularly with student-athletes about upcoming events.

Percentage Of Time 30 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Tutor/Intern Oversight Duties:

• Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, managing and evaluating tutoring staff.
• Assist in scheduling and managing front desk workers along with time clock information for all student employees within academics.
• Manage academic/development interns within the Athletic Department.

Percentage Of Time 20 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Student Athlete Interaction Duties:

• Support and refer student athletes to help them understand and overcome personal, social and/or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
• Assists in orientation process.
• Facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Mav Leadership.
• Has full oversight in the planning and executing of the Maverick Awards with the help of SAAC.

Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Other Duties Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: No Responsibility Area: Campus and Community Collaboration Duties:

• Communicates regularly with the campus Bookstore to fill all required materials for students on book scholarship.
• Athletic department liaison for campus' Academic Advising Council (AAC).
• Direct contact for HelperHelper for athletics and campus.

Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

One year of experience in Academic Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience.

Required License/Certification

NA

Required Additional Qualifications:

NA

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Preferred Experience Preferred License/Certification Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No Drug Screen No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education you have attained?

• none

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)

• • Do you have at least one year of experience in Academic Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter