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Director of Student-Athlete Development

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Position: Director of Student-Athlete Development
Department: Athletics
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Director for Student-Athlete Development is responsible for the creation of programming that will enhance the student-athlete experience focused on personal, professional and leadership development, transitioning to Campbell, throughout their time at Campbell and transitioning into professional lives beyond Campbell. This position will continue and grow current programming (Camels L.E.A.D., Campbell MADE, Summer Bridge), as well as create new programming that will improve the personal and professional development of student-athletes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of educational programs for all student-athletes that are designed to grow and prepare them for success while in college and after graduation in the core areas of career/professional development, leadership development, and personal development.
  • Serve as a learning support specialist for a select population of student-athletes by providing individualized academic coaching, developing learning strategies, and implementing interventions designed to improve academic performance and promote student success.
  • Responsible for the Camels LEAD and Campbell MADE programming as well as the creation of new programing that will improve the personal and professional development of student athletes
  • Responsible for the Summer Bridge programing
  • Serve as Chairperson for the DEI Committee and responsible for DEI programming/education/training for staff and student-athletes
  • Responsible for the oversight of the Student-Athlete Advocacy Committee and collaborate with athletic department personnel on other key areas of professional development for student-athletes.
  • Assist in the educational component of NIL to student-athletes
  • Serve as the primary liaison for community service initiatives for student-athletes and collaborate with athletic department personnel on other key areas of community service projects for student-athletes
  • Collaborate with other University constituents and seek out potential partnerships to enhance services for students and student-athletes
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Director of Athletics.
  • Conduct all activities in compliance with NCAA, Big South Conference, Southern Conference, Coastal Collegiate Sports Association and University rules and regulations.

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of one to three years of Division I Athletic Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
  • Strong knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and NCAA rules/regulations
  • Knowledge of learning strategies, academic intervention techniques, and best practices for supporting diverse learners in a higher education environment.
  • Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.
  • Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
  • Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
  • Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations.
  • Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment.
  • Broad knowledge of Campbell University policies and procedures and FERPA guidelines.

To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. Interested parties may submit their candidacy by clicking on the "Apply Now" button, or, if you are viewing this posting via an outside source, visit us online at http://www.campbell.edu/employment/ to apply. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.

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