Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director of Academic and Student-Athlete Support Services, the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development will develop and provide innovative opportunities for Drexel student-athletes in the following areas (but not limited to): Dragons Edge (personal and entrepreneurial development) programming, Dragons Leadership Academy (DLA), personal and career development, and oversight of SAAC. Additional responsibilities include providing academic support, creating a student development program that supports and student-athlete growth through programmatic engagements in the areas of personal, team and organizational development.

Essential Functions

• Create multi-disciplinary programs to enhance the personal development and overall well-being of student-athletes.
  • Promote an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion through educational programming.
  • Develop, execute and evaluate first-year programming, Drexel Leadership Academy (DLA), and Dragons Edge.
  • Partner with Alumni Relations to develop networking events
  • Partner with athletic and campus partners to develop programs around well-being.
• Serve as the SAAC advisor and point of contact for all events and initiatives.
• Work with SAAC to develop events that enhance the student-athlete experience.
• Co - Coordinate the Best of the Blue & Gold with Marketing.
• Serve as Civic Engagement Liaison that will oversee all events and requests for the department.
• Connect student-athletes with campus resources that assist in career readiness and placement.
• Maintains an inclusive culture that intentionally develops partnerships with departmental, campus and external partnerships to create a culture of belonging for everyone (ie, International Services, Center for Black Culture, LGBTQ office, etc).
• Coordinate Drexel Academic Award Ceremony to recognize our high achieving academic performers.
• Provide a comprehensive academic support program to maintain APR / GSR / GPA o Advise and monitor academic progress of student-athletes through meetings, contact with faculty, and progress report information.
  • Assessing academic needs of student-athletes, coordinating, and carrying out appropriate support and intervention strategies.
  • Working collaboratively with college advisors to ensure that student-athletes are making academic progress toward their degree.
  • Working collaboratively and effectively with coaches and sport administrators to promote an educational atmosphere that promotes academic achievement.
• Serve on athletic department or University committees as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Support.
• Meet with recruits to provide overview of academic services, resources and University Programs.
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Academic and Support Services on various projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and according to FERPA guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in athletics, student development or advisement in a university or college setting, including internship work.
• Experience in developing, executing, and evaluating student-athlete development programming.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they pertain to initial and continuing eligibility.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and selected weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with a diverse population of student-athletes in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to work with various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of L. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Jul 20 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Aug 20 2022 Eastern Daylight Time