Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Development

The successful applicant will become an integral member of our Athletics Department and a contributor to the student-athlete services unit. This position focuses on the holistic approach to student-athlete services and emphasizes the development of student-athletes personally, professionally, in leadership roles, community engagement, and planning for life after collegiate sport.

Essential Functions:

• Work with Assistant Athletic Director/Student-Athlete Development, academic advisors, coaches, SAAC, and support staff to create, oversee, evaluate and expand programs which promote and encourage student-athlete growth in academics, athletics, personal development, career planning and service in the community.

• Establish and maintain relationships and presence with Athletic Department units, university staff, faculty, administration and alumni.

• Assist in communication efforts regarding progress of the student- athlete development program to internal, external stakeholders and potential partners.

• Promote student-athletes' community service and leadership efforts through social media, newsletters and internal communication channels.

• Serve as a liaison to local organizations, schools, businesses and community partners.

• Assist coaches in the recruitment process of student-athletes by meeting prospective student-athletes and family members on campus visits.

• Work closely with coaches, academic advisors, Sport Performance /Health & Wellness staff to identify emerging leaders among student-athletes and provide tailored development opportunities.

• Partner with NIL(BroncoPRO), College of Business and Economics/Finance and other community partners to plan and delivery Financial Wellness programs and education

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to perform in a manner that is reliable, dedicated, productive and exhibits strong self-initiative.

• Strong team-building and relationship-building skills; ability to work collaboratively with others, especially students.

• Strong communication, presentation, marketing and organizational skills.

• Emotional maturity and ability to work independently and effectively, apply good judgement, use discretion and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

• Must be comfortable and sensitive to the concerns and needs of students from all backgrounds and life experiences.

• Ability to develop and lead programs and plan events that engage student-athletes and the broader community.

• Knowledge of leadership development frameworks.

• Knowledge of community engagement best practices.

• Familiarity with digital platforms for program promotion and engagement (social media, newsletters, etc.).

• Understanding of Financial wellness foundations with regard to NIL.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Tow (2) years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Leadership, Sports Management, Education, or related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in student-athlete development, community engagement, student services or a related area, ideally within a collegiate or professional sports setting.
• One (1) or more years of event management experience.
• Proficiency with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boise State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment as provided for by federal, state, and local law, without regard to any status as protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 426-1616 or hrs@boisestate.edu