Director of Student Athlete Experience - Athletics
Director of Student Athlete Experience - Athletics
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Job Description
Grand Valley State University a liberal arts institution serving 22000 students with a focus on preparing lifetime learners seeks a Director of StudentAthlete Experience to be the lead agent in bringing the Athletics Department wholistic vision of developing champions for life into reality. This position will focus on key strategic priorities impacting the over 650 studentathletes across 22 varsity athletic teams as we look to widen the gap between us and our peer institutions in providing the best studentathlete experience.
The ideal candidate has a background in social work or other related field that focuses on enhancing human wellbeing and fostering positive change. This position will support the academic social and emotional wellbeing of the GVSU studentathlete and is comfortable with innovation and impacting change on the mezzo and macro level. College athletics is an everevolving landscape and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the studentathlete as they matriculate through their college career will be vitally important for this role.
Your resume should reflect experiences that demonstrate strong interpersonal skills ability to develop and cultivate relationships with campus and community resources and strong organizational and program development skills.
Position Summary
The Director of StudentAthlete Experience in collaboration with the Associate AD for StudentAthlete Engagement and Development will develop implement and monitor success of programming related to the college life cycle of studentathletes. This position serves as the StudentAthlete Advisory Council (SAAC) advisor as well as Anchor Team Director (peer support mental health platform) University Counseling Center liaison and other departments as designated.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: $50000 $55000 commensurate with experience
Supervision financial assistance provided for those pursuing licensure.
Primary Duties:
Develop programming including but limited to mental wellness character building leadership career preparation and exploration and life after sports
Organize plan and execute studentathlete orientations
Coordinate Laker Pride & Tradition Workshop (former Sea of Change)
Implement supplemental mental health resources through Onrise (Fall 2025)
Assist Associate AD for StudentAthlete Engagement & Development with all programming and initiatives as assigned
Assess overall studentathlete climate
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Bachelors Degree
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to problem solve independently or with a collective team.
Cooperative team player with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the institution.
A valid drivers license is a requirement and a MVR needs to be conducted upon hire.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Masters Degree
Social Work or related degree
Relevant experience working in higher education and/or collegiate athletics
Experience developing and delivering programming promotional materials and other content for outreach education and advocacy
Knowledge of issues and trends in collegiate athletics and/or higher education.
Demonstrated action to advance diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Some nights and weekends will be required.
How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact department contact Keri Becker . If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at
Application Deadline:
Application review begins May 9. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
