Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development

Program Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of life skills, leadership, and personal development workshops tailored to the student-athlete experience.

NIL Programming: Lead the department’s NIL initiatives, providing education and empowering student-athletes to cultivate their personal brands while ensuring compliance with all policies.

Orientation: Plan and conduct orientation sessions for new student-athletes to facilitate their transition to the university.

Leadership Organizations: Provide oversight and management for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Colonial Leadership Academy.

Career Programming: Create and implement career development programs, including resume building, interview preparation, and job shadowing opportunities.

Networking: Engage with alumni, corporate partners, and the university Career Center to facilitate internships and post-graduate job placement.

Mentorship: Provide one-on-one guidance to student-athletes regarding graduate school preparation and career pathways.

Academic Monitoring: Work in collaboration with Academic Affairs to track student-athlete performance and progress toward degree completion.

At-Risk Support: Utilize university systems to mentor at-risk student-athletes and develop strategies to improve retention and graduation rates.

Faculty Liaison: Maintain professional relationships with faculty and academic departments to assess student-athlete course performance.

Community Service: Oversee and track all department community outreach activities and student-athlete service hours.

Budget Management: Monitor and authorize the operating budget for student-athlete service activities.

Recruiting: Participate in on-campus recruiting by sharing academic and development information with prospective student-athletes and their families.