Job Summary
Cultivate a life changing student-athlete experience by providing world class development opportunities and programing. Demand a championship mindset from student-athletes and staff in the holistic development of student-athletes.
Additional Physical Demands
May work nights and weekends
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, sport management or related field Experience: Required: Experience in programming; demonstrated personal relations skills in works with student-athletes, peers, staff, and administrative personnel
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Preferred: Master’s degree in education, counseling, sport management or related field
Experience:
Preferred: Experience working directly in an athletic department or academic support unit for student-athletes in the realm of student-athlete development or life skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.•Strong written and oral communication skills
- Championship Mindset and Expectations: • Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff; • Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience; • Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations; • Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission and values; • Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays; and • Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for an Assistant Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Development to support student – athletes. In addition, the Assistant Director of Athletics, Student-Athlete Development will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student-athletes.
Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student-athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship-caliber opportunities to our student-athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student-athletes, our university, and our broader community.
DIA has set forth six strategic priorities to help guide and advance its overarching mission: Championship people, championship mindset; strategic innovation and investment; athletic success; financial sustainability; win championships; community engagement and enrichment. Together, these priorities present a cohesive vision for the direction of the department.
