Director / Student Athlete Career Development
Director / Student Athlete Career Development
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Job Description
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity Service Honor Excellence and Strong Together. Guided by our motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts affirms and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department university and broader community.
Under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director of the Office of Student Athlete Development the Director / Student Athlete Career Development will assist student athletes and alumni with all aspects of their professional lives e.g. career research goal setting job searching resume and cover letter writing networking interviewing professional etiquette online professional branding graduate school personal statements job shadowing on campus employment and internships. This individual will foster professional development skills through programming and individual appointments with student athletes and coordinate student athlete development programs in accordance with guidelines outlined in the NCAA Student Athlete Affairs program.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in student affairs higher education administration athletic administration counseling or related area with relative work experience as a coordinator advisor mentor and/or counselor within a NCAA member institutions athletics department or work experience in a career related office at a college or university.
Knowledge of best practices related to undergraduate student career advising.
Working knowledge of the current landscape of collegiate athletics and the demands of student athletes.
The ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social cultural economic and educational backgrounds is critical.
Must have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking.
Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
Must have the ability to effectively interact with faculty staff students parents and administrators.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with student-athletes at a NCAA Division I university
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Up to $55000 commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40. Nights and weekends as needed.
Review Date
8/1/25
Additional Information
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About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Stuart Cochranat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Student
