Student-Athlete Development Coordinator (147266)
University of Illinois

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Student-Athlete Development Coordinator -

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Student-Athlete Development Coordinator.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO .

Student-Athlete Development Coordinator
STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Instruction (40%):

• Develop content for, teach and coordinate educational activities for student-athlete transition to college course (RST 118) and student-athlete transition out of college course (RST 199)
• Develop content for and maintain course websites for RST 118 and RST 199
• Assign grades for individual assignments, maintain gradebook and communicate with students regarding assignments and grades for RST 118 and RST 199
• Develop content for and teach educational workshops related to Name, Image and Likeness as a part of DIA's INFLUENCE program
• Assign and teach GAME PLAN educational modules and workshops to student-athletes related to career and personal development

Student-Athlete Development Advising & Counseling: (40%):

• Advise and counsel caseload of over 150 student-athletes on student-athlete development items including career and major exploration, personal development, community engagement and all areas in preparation for life after sport
• Communicate with campus faculty, staff and athletic coaches and personnel regarding student-athlete development areas and each individual student-athlete's performance and development

Student Athlete Development Program (20%):

• Oversee creation and implementation of the marketing plan for Student-Athlete Development to include monthly newsletter, programming menu and outreach opportunities
• Lead unit's communications initiatives including all student-athlete and coach communication, graphic design and advertising strategy of student-athlete development programming
• Develop end of semester reporting metrics and graphics to effectively communicate unit's efforts in developing student-athletes
• Serve as unit's liaison to community members to coordinate outreach and engagement activities for all student-athletes
• Assist with coordination and supervision the Student Athlete Advisory Committee
• Oversee implementation of community engagement initiatives for student-athletes

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required: Master's degree in education, counseling, sport management or related field

Experience: Required: Experience in student-athlete development programming; demonstrated personal relations skills in working with student-athletes, peers, staff, and administrative personnel Preferred: Experience working directly in an athletic department or academic support unit for student-athletes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• May work nights and weekends

SALARY

Salary will be commensurate with experience

APPOINTMENT STATUS

100 % time of appointment

PROPOSED START DATE

Start date is negotiable

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

For full consideration, please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your resume, a cover letter, and the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references by June 29, 2021. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.

CONTACT

For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu

University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment . As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

College Name or Administrative Unit:

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Category:

5-Education and Student Services

Title:

Student-Athlete Development Coordinator (147266)

Open Date:

06/15/2021

Close Date:

06/29/2021

Organization Name:

Intercollegiate Athletics

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