Assistant Director of Professional Development, GatorMade - Football

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Director to direct and administer programs and services to enhance the professional growth of Football student-athletes, including: internships, conferences, shadowing opportunities, career preparation, and professional skill workshops. This position is responsible for increasing the network of program partners, professional mentors, and employers of Football student-athletes and Swamp Alumni. This position requires the incumbent to have strong communication skills; be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; be able to multitask effectively; be able to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures and backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities; and be able to work a non-standard work week, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel. This posting will close at end of business day on Friday, September 8, 2025.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree* Two years of related work experience*  Valid Driver’s License *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of listed requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an intercollegiate or professional athletic environment

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Job Details

Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Director to direct and administer programs and services to enhance the professional growth of Football student-athletes, including: internships, conferences, shadowing opportunities, career preparation, and professional skill workshops. This position is responsible for increasing the network of program partners, professional mentors, and employers of Football student-athletes and Swamp Alumni. This position requires the incumbent to have strong communication skills; be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; be able to multitask effectively; be able to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures and backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities; and be able to work a non-standard work week, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel. This posting will close at end of business day on Friday, September 8, 2025.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree* Two years of related work experience*  Valid Driver’s License *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of listed requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an intercollegiate or professional athletic environment

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.

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