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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 500 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 117 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first American Athletic Conference program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
UC student-athletes collectively posted a 3.387 overall GPA in the fall of 2021 with 78 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our University and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
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JOB OVERVIEW **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (UC), Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Director of Student Development to work in the Student Athlete Support Services unit. This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package.
Reporting to the Associate AD for Leadership and Learning, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support the programs and events offered through the Student-Athlete Development Institute, including Career Exploration, Personal Development, Leadership, and Community Engagement. The strengths and experience of the individual in this position will determine specific job responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *Develop and manage projects/programs; establish and carry out related goals and objectives. *Coordinate operational activities. *Monitor and evaluate progress of projects/programs. *Act as liaison with appropriate parties, internal and/or external to the University; participate in project development discussions. *Edit and write reports. *May develop/edit and publish technical publications, promotional materials, etc. *May develop and manage associated budget(s). *May provide direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). *Perform related duties based on departmental need. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS *Bachelor's degree with three (3) years experience; -OR- Associate's degree with five (5) years experience; -OR- seven (7) years experience. *Experience must be in coordinating projects and/or programs. *Some positions may require at least one (1) year of supervision experience. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED *Experience working with a diverse population of students within secondary or higher education institutions, particularly in career readiness, community engagement, and/or personal development programming. *Working knowledge of NCAA rules. *Strengths in oral and written communication, data management, and detail-orientation. *Ability to work some evening and weekend hours. APPLICATION PROCESS * Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. *All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. *Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
*Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a CONTRIBUTION TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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