Student-Athlete Success Program Coordinator

Located in Atlanta, GA, Emory University has a broad-based intercollegiate athletic program with over 400 student-athletes comprising the school's 19 varsity sports.

The Eagle Edge is Emory Athletics holistic student-athlete development program that provides student-athletes with the support they need to grow, succeed, and standout during their time at Emory and beyond.

General Statement of Duties

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success, this position will help implement a comprehensive career readiness program to assist the Eagle Edge in providing student-athletes with support in areas such as personal brand management, marketability, leadership, and general career development skills.

Responsibilities

Student-Athlete Development

• In coordination with athletics leadership and campus partners, supports a comprehensive career readiness and marketability program for student-athletes; this includes:

  • Ensuring career programs and presentations reinforce holistic student-athlete development.

  • Providing student-athletes with tangible career readiness skills (e.g. resumes, networking).

  • Collaborating on programs with campus units that empower student-athletes to succeed in life after sport.

  • Coordinates connections with the alumni relations office to provide networking opportunities to student-athletes.

  • Ensuring inclusive programs and resources that meet the needs of all student-athletes, and a focus on those from underrepresented groups.

• Assists student-athletes in cultivating their personal brands as a life skill to maximize their personal and professional growth; this includes:

  • Coordinating education and training that enhances student-athlete understanding of NIL possibilities/marketability and how brand relates to overall career readiness.

Compliance

• Assists in NIL monitoring efforts.

• General compliance duties as assigned.

General Administrative Duties

• Assists with administrative roster management.

• Assists in organizing staff and student-athlete education and training sessions.

• Aids in student-athlete experience surveys and assessments.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Two years of demonstrated experience in student advising, student affairs, intercollegiate and/or professional sports.

• Strong abilities to assist in student-athlete development and a commitment to their athletic and academic success.

• A working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred.