Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Development

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.

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 stephanie.viola@drake.edu .

Review of Applications Begins:

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

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