Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development

Special Instructions

Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development

Position Number

500183

Salary Range

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Special Instructions

Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development

Position Number

500183

Salary Range

$35,000.00 to $40,000.00

Position Type

Unclassified Staff

Department Information

| Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment | | | Department | Athletics |

Job Duties

| Responsibility / Duty |
· Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive student-athlete development program focusing on Academics, personal growth, leadership, community engagement, and life skills.

· Align programming with NCAA’s Life Skills or Holistic Student-Athlete Experience initiatives and institutional mission.

· Partner with campus career services and external organizations to deliver career readiness workshops, networking events, resume-building sessions, and internship opportunities tailored for student-athletes.

· Manage leadership development initiatives such as Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), team leadership councils, and peer mentoring programs.

· Provide strategic guidance to student-athletes assuming leadership roles within athletics and across campus. | | Percentage Of Time | 40 |

| Responsibility / Duty |
· Coordinate community service and civic engagement opportunities for teams and individual student-athletes.

· Track and report student-athlete involvement in outreach efforts in alignment with university and NCAA goals.

· Collaborate with academic support, compliance, mental health services, and athletic training staff to ensure a holistic approach to student-athlete well-being.

· Serve as liaison between athletics and campus units (e.g., student affairs, counseling, alumni relations) to support co-curricular integration. | | Percentage Of Time | 35 |

| Responsibility / Duty |
· Track engagement, participation, and outcomes of student-athlete development initiatives using data and feedback tools.

· Produce annual reports and strategic recommendations to inform department leadership and guide long-term program growth.

· Ensure student-athlete development programming complies with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.

· Assist in completing required reports or documentation for NCAA governance, institutional effectiveness, or grant-supported programming. | | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| Responsibility / Duty |
Other duties as assigned | | Percentage Of Time | 5 |

Posting Detail Information

| Minimum Experience Required |
Two-four years of experience in academic advising or equivalent experience | | Minimum Education Required |
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university | | Minimum Licenses Required | | | Other Minimum Requirements |
Must be able to work nights, weekends and special events as necessary. | | Test(s) Required | | | Preferred Education |
Master’s degree from an accredited university | | Preferred Experience |
Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations of Division 1 Athletics, experience with Grades First, Banner & Moodle | | Preferred Licenses | | | Other Preferred Requirements |

| | Physical Demands | | | Employment Year | Fiscal Year | | If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date | | | If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date | | | Employment Basis | Full-time | | Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) | | | Posting Date | 08/08/2025 | | Closing Date | 08/17/2025 | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Postings | https://jobs.nicholls.edu/postings/8672 |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References 4. Copy of Transcript

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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