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Assistant Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Development (5173U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 8323

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community and is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development. This role involves leading the design and implementation of student-athlete development programs, providing strategic leadership, managing direct reports, and ensuring alignment with best practices for student-athlete success.

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Responsibilities

Serves as a thought partner to the Career Development (CD) and Community Engagement (CE) pillars, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and student-athlete needs

Provides leadership and management to direct reports and the Student-Athlete Development unit, including end-to-end HR responsibilities, coaching, professional development, and workload alignment. Contributes to the Cameron Institute Executive Leadership Team

Provides direct service in key areas: including career readiness, and recruiting presentations for prospective student-athletes and families

Delivers ongoing recruiting presentations and serves as a Cameron Institute ambassador to prospective student-athletes and families, ensuring accurate communication of Institute philosophy, programming, and expectations

Supports Cameron Institute administrative direction including strategic planning, advisory board preparation, donor engagement materials, budget processes, and internal communications

Oversees core student-athlete experience functions including SAAC, community partnerships, unit communications (website, social media, collateral), awards and nominations, and operational processes. Services as Cal's ACC representative for Student-Athlete Development

Other duties as assigned, including professional development and contributions to cross-unit initiatives

Qualification

Student-athlete developmentProgram designAssessmentLeadership experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCoaching skillsChange managementData analysisInclusivity commitmentAdvising models knowledgeBasic computer applicationsInterpersonal skills

Required

Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn program activity and best practices

Exceptional problem-solving skills and effective listener skills

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties

Experience designing, delivering, and assessing educational programs

Strong leadership and management skills, including mentoring, coaching, and change management

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni, and campus partners

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Strong analytical and assessment skills, including using data to shape decision-making

Ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion

Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes collaboration and mutual respect among all members of the UC Berkeley community and its stakeholders

Knowledge of service delivery principles, advising models, and student support best practices

3-5 years of leadership experience in student-athlete development, higher education leadership, or related fields

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training