Manages the execution for the implementation of AuburnYOU’s mission to enhance the student-athlete experience of programming, resources, and opportunities. Includes programming, events, and career counseling of student-athletes. Leads in the planning of annual calendar of events for current studentathletes.
Manages all aspects of student-athlete enhancement programming including leadership, personal enhancement, and professional development. Designs and executes professional development programming and ensures smooth transition for student-athletes’ post-athletics. Guides student-athletes in setting professional goals, post-graduate plans, and provides services with resume writing, interviewing skills, and major exploration. Facilitates job placements and internships.
Provides leadership in WINGS program to support women’s athletics, actively engaging in programs aimed at enhancing the overall experience for female student-athletes.
Collaborates with Associate AD and strategically works with Tigers Unlimited in efforts to raise dollars and unique opportunities for female student-athletes, donors, and partners.
Provides direction and supervises the Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement and two graduate assistants in the execution of all programming, events, alumni, and employer connections.
Develops and maintains AuburnYou Career Network, facilitating internship and career opportunities. Supervises event planning and program development connecting student-athletes with employers andalumni. Builds relationships and determines partnership opportunities with employers. Executes operationalplans for employer and alumni engagement and leverages partnerships for former student-athletes. Advises in the planning, oversight, and execution of the AuburnYOU Career Tour which focuses on enhancing andexposing student-athletes to different job sectors and fields. Cultivates relationships with former studentathletesand manages AuburnYou database to ensure connections. Communications connections asappropriate with others. Engages with alumni through various channels including events, social media, andother forms of communications.
Plans and executes administrative and logistical operations such as: interviews and selections of guest speakers, participants, and purchasing to support student-athlete programming.
Utilize communication channels for storytelling to raise awareness of student-athlete’s stories and experiences.
Plans and executes administrative and logistical operations such as: interviews and selections of guestspeakers, participants, and purchasing to support student-athlete programming.
Plans game day and alumni student-athlete events, including tailgates, team reunions, and other events thatincludes high-profile alumni and leadership. Serves as primary liaison and partner for athletic alumni in oversight of verification, cultivation, andstewardship with Tigers Unlimited staff.
Collaborates with Communications Office and external organizations for Auburn Athletics annual recognitions.
Collaborates with Assoc AD in establishing key performance indicator for student-athlete development. Gathers data through surveys and provides input with leaders.
Provides guidance to athletics leadership and key constituents both internally and externally as recruiting process of prospective student-athletes for all Olympic Sports. Communicates and ensures all regulations are followed.
Provides budget management and monitoring of all programming. Provides data and budget status updates to Assoc AD to ensure fiscal targets are met.
Performs additional duties and projects as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development.
Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
7 years of Experience in student-related programs or services, career or professional development, or recruiting.