Assistant Director - Student Athlete Development

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JOB SUMMARY:

Clemson University Athletics is looking for an Assistant Director - Student Athlete Development to fulfill the following duties:

• Responsible for coordinating the programming to enhance the focus areas within Student-Athlete Development of:
  Career DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentPersonal Development Community Outreach
  
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

65% - Essential - Career Development:
Create, organize and execute career development programming, facilitation and implementation. Builds relationships with student-athletes, coaches, administrators and assists in connecting a network of potential employers and mentors to student-athletes. Assists in organizing and leading career development and networking trips to promote student-athlete connections with potential job opportunities. Creates job shadowing opportunities for student-athletes. Responsible for maintaining employer relations as well as cultivating new relationships with potential employers for student-athletes.

25% - Essential - Personal Development and Responsibility:
Creates, organizes and facilitates programs to promote personal development and responsibility. Builds relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to provide effective programs related to mental health and wellness, drugs and alcohol education, personal identity, and healthy relationships. Collaborates with other members of Student-Athlete Development staff for program creation and implementation. Develops and implements assessment tools to measure and record program and service effectiveness.

10% - Essential - Miscellaneous Duties:
Adheres to Clemson purchasing processes and assists in compliance with department budget. Serve multiple teams as the department liaison to build relationships with student-athletes, coaches and staff. Communicates with participants and other stakeholders to promote engagement in programs. Assists with program scheduling. Provides recruiting talks to recruits and families visiting Clemson. Attends and supports additional Student-Athlete Development programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience - Experience working in Student Services Programs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree - Human Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business Administration, Event Management, & Intercollegiate Athletics

Work Experience - 2+ Years in the creation and/or provision of developmental programs for students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

5% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40 Hours / Week

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Salary commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.