Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Leadership and Engagement

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Leadership and Engagement

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

986477

Requisition No.

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Leadership and Engagement

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

986477

Requisition No.

S02436

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$81,316 - $91,488 annually.

Position Notes

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

AP Band S

Job Category

Administrative-Professional

Work Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by March 6, 2025.

Pay Schedule

Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

40

Position Information

Position Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - At least five (5) years of experience leading the development and implementation of intercollegiate athletics student-athlete development, leadership, and/or career transition initiatives or programs. - Strong attention to detail, time management, organizational, verbal, writing, interpersonal skills. - Ability to plan, establish priorities, and organize varied and complex tasks. - Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays depending on work and game schedules. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work as part of a team and motivate staff in a fast–paced environment. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Excellent organizational and analytical skills. - Ability to communicate effectively with others. - Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the university by the university’s insurance carrier.

| | Desired Qualifications |
- Experience as a NCAA Division I student-athlete - Work experience at a NCAA Division I athletics department.

| | All Qualifications |
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered. | | Position Details | | | Position Purpose |
The Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Leadership and Belonging serves as a member of the department’s senior leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the athletics department’s student-athlete leadership, engagement, and development initiatives, student-athlete career and life after sports programming, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) education. The position also serves as a sport administrator for designated sports and as the athletics department’s liaison to the University’s Division of Student Affairs and other departments as designated. | | Job Open Date | 02/21/2025 | | Job Close Date | |

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?

   • Yes
   • No
   • No Response

2. * Do you have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact, and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you know any student-athlete(s) on any Oakland University intercollegiate athletic team? If you answered yes, which student-athlete(s) do you know?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Can you direct others to have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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