Director / Student-Athlete Development

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The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director / Student-Athlete Development will serve as a member of the Virginia Tech Athletics Student-Athlete Development team and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director / Student-Athlete Development. This position will be responsible for creating and executing various personal development programs for student-athletes, including community outreach, sexual misconduct education and alcohol education, and mental health programming. The position will also co-advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and supervise the Office of Student-Athlete Development intern program.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution with relevant experience, or a Master’s degree.
Experience in a collegiate athletics administrative area, such as student-athlete development, academic advising, life skills, etc.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality as well as a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with student-athletes at a NCAA Division I university

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Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director / Student-Athlete Development will serve as a member of the Virginia Tech Athletics Student-Athlete Development team and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director / Student-Athlete Development. This position will be responsible for creating and executing various personal development programs for student-athletes, including community outreach, sexual misconduct education and alcohol education, and mental health programming. The position will also co-advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and supervise the Office of Student-Athlete Development intern program.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution with relevant experience, or a Master’s degree.
Experience in a collegiate athletics administrative area, such as student-athlete development, academic advising, life skills, etc.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality as well as a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with student-athletes at a NCAA Division I university

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

7/25/25

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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