• Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Development

    Drake University (Des Moines, IA)


    Title: Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Development

     

    Position Number: 998290

     

    Unit/Department: General Athletics

     

    FTE: Full-time

     

    Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate

    Department Summary:

    Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

    Job Summary:

    The athletics department at Drake University is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Development to provide support for the academic and personal development of all student-athletes. This position will report directly to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Excellence.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in the field; OR any equivalent combination of education and experiences where comparable skills have been acquired

    • The ability to work nights, weekends and travel periodically

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree and effective written and verbal communication skills

    • Experience in guiding student-athletes in their academic pursuits, monitoring progress towards degree and continuing eligibility, and program coordination

    Job Duties:

    + 45% - Manage academic support and continuing eligibility of student-athletes on designated teams in consultation with the Senior Associate Athletics Director.

    + 25% - Design and implement Bulldog Way Life Skills programming

    + 10% - Co-advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Council

    + 10% - Prepare and distribute communications to athletics staff and other partners as assigned

    + 5% - Support study hall program

    + 5% - Refer student-athletes to campus resources and complete other duties as assigned

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email [email protected] .

    Review of Applications Begins:

    A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.