Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development

Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and a Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development. This is a 12-month, full-time position. This position will report directly to the Assistant AD of Student-Athlete Development and NIL. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Direct oversight of all community engagement for WKU student-athletes and the Hilltopper CLIMB program.

• Assist in organizing and executing multi-year development program including but not limited to: personal skills, inclusion, career and professional development, community service and leadership.

• Serve as a staff advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

• Organize and advise large scale community engagement projects and initiatives for all athletic programs and SAAC.

• Manage and update data tracking system for all career development workshops, Hilltopper CLIMB opportunities, and all community engagement efforts within the athletic department.

• Individually meet with student-athletes to provide guidance and coaching pertaining to the pillars of the Hilltopper CLIMB Program: professional development, community engagement, leadership development, personal development/life skills, and SAAC.

• Assists in developing, teaching, and coaching student-athletes through Hilltopper CLIMB Program Workshops.

• Facilitates leadership development programing through the Hilltopper CLIMB Leadership Academy.

• Contributes to the planning and execution of the WKU Athletics TOPSYs awards

• Maintain relationships with local schools and community organizations to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships for student-athletes and organizations.

• Assists in the recruitment and relationship management of local businesses participating in the Hilltopper CLIMB Overtime Program, The Student-Athlete Career Fair and other career development initiatives.

• Lead branding and creation of Hilltopper CLIMB presentations and informational materials.

• Assist in event planning associate with the “Tops on 3”, “Tops are More”, “Hilltoppers with Heart” and other student-athlete initiatives.

• Assist in coordinating and executing networking and mentoring initiatives among current student-athletes and alumni while maintaining an up-to-date alumni database.

• Assist in the management of the Hilltopper CLIMB Social Media account, effectively telling stories of student-athletes success and involvement

• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented.

• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

• Must be willing and able to flexible hours, including work evenings and weekends.

• The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation and customer service.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.