University of North Texas ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Associate or Executive Senior Associate AD for Leadership and Culture Development
Denton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe University of North Texas is a prominent educational institution in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and they are seeking a Senior Associate or Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Leadership and Culture Development. This role focuses on supporting the personal, social, and professional growth of over 350 student-athletes by overseeing and enhancing programming in leadership and career development.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops and implements departmental initiatives designed to support overall strategic plan and mission to build champions and prepare leaders as well as develops comprehensive curriculum and teaches transitional, life skills and leadership courses for all student athletes
Oversees the development of a comprehensive program to educate student-athletes on personal brand management, social media strategies and financial literacy
Provides oversight and evaluation of student-athlete orientation course
Organizes and creates career fairs and panels, resume writing and mock interviews, job shadows and job placements
Directs program for community engagement for all student-athletes
Develops in-depth training for student athlete leaders as well as develops comprehensive professional development programming for athletics staff including head and assistant coaches
Develops and implements mechanisms to assess effectiveness of leadership and professional development programming
Assists in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors for annual support of leadership development initiatives, as well as other programs within athletics
Provides broad oversight to the prospective student athlete recruitment process for all athletics programs, including serving as a liaison to campus admissions
Seeks and develops strategic partnerships within campus constituencies, as well as with external resources, including but not limited university alumni
Potential to serve as Sports Program Administrator
Provides leadership and oversight for division student services ensuring appropriate academic resources are provided to student athletes, monitor academic progress and responsible for the oversight of Compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Knowledge of fundraising and direct solicitation principles, strategic planning, fiscal management, and operational management
Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively
Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
Strong planning and project management skills
Ability to direct and manage the work of others and work effectively with a diverse range of coaches, staff, and students
Preferred
Master's Degree
Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
Extensive knowledge of Texas rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)
Strong planning and project management skills
Ability to direct and manage the work of others
Company
University of North Texas
Ranked a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System and is located in Denton, Texas.
1001-5000 employees
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