Director of Student-Athlete Development

Director of Student-Athlete Development

Fresno State Athletic Corporation

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $5,200 to $5,833 per month

This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position that includes full benefits. Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header).

Job Summary

The Director of Student-Athlete Development reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sport Services. This position is responsible for assisting in oversight of Bulldog Built which is Fresno State’s program to ensure the holistic development of student-athletes. Responsibilities of this program include developing and implementing programming in career services, life skills, and leadership development. The Director will provide support and develop programming for the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. This position will also assist in coordinating educational programming for student-athletes on Name, Image and Likeness. Other duties include supporting recruiting functions for Fresno State including planning and implementing department-wide events on football game days and overseeing special events for student-athletes.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and procedures with a positive history of rules compliance
• Possession of good interpersonal skills, professional tact, and the ability to interpret complex concepts and effectively communicate them to educate others
• Ability to:
  • Communicate in writing effectively
  • Apply good judgement, discretion, and initiative in performing duties
  • Interpret and apply complex rules and policies to carry through independently on assigned procedures and projects

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution
• 2 years experience working with student-athlete development initiatives

Application Instructions

Applications received by August 26, 2021 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.



Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.



Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2021 Pacific Daylight Time
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