Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development

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Work type: Officer of Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Athletics, Student Life/Services, Planning/Project Management

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Compensation Band: OS-OA03-Fiscal Year 2024-2025

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

September 11, 2024; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Coordinator will assist Student-Athlete Development staff to develop and implement innovative programs and individualized support services that empower student-athletes to succeed in college and in life. This position will provide individualized and team support to a diverse group of student-athletes including resume development, goal setting, and career planning.

In addition, the Coordinator will manage mentorship programs, which allow student-athletes to make positive contributions to their communities. Responsibilities will include the direction of board meetings, relationship building, service on various committees, and event planning.

The Coordinator is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, sports administration, communications, or other relevant fields.

• One year of experience working with students in an advisory capacity.

• One year of experience working in intercollegiate athletics or as a collegiate student-athlete.

Professional Competencies

• Organizational and time management skills including event planning.

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a diverse population.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team in an efficient manner.

• Superior oral/written communication and computer skills.

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in education, counseling, sports administration, or other relevant fields.

• Experience working with collegiate student-athletes from a wide variety of educational and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Familiarity with career development theory, service learning theory, and college student development.

• Experience with social media, video, and photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign).

• Experience in Division I athletics at the collegiate or conference level.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listedhere (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .

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Advertised: August 28, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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