The Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development will be responsible for leadership, management and executing development programs for the entire student-athlete population. As a primary role, this position develops curriculum, content, and processes that meet the learning needs of student-athletes. Duties include oversight of the Kubasik First Impact program, which will be connected to the Maryland Made Mentor program, along with large-scale identity development and career readiness programs. Organize the day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Development unit and provide the administration with organizational planning. The position will report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develop curriculum, content, and processes that meet the learning needs of the student-athletes in the Kubasik First Impact program.
• Create and manage internal and external timelines, stakeholders, and key deliverables.
• Benchmark industry best practices, knowledge sharing with subject matter experts.
• Recruit student-athletes, employers, and mentors for the program.
• Communicate with student-athletes, athletic academic counselors, and college academic advisors.
• Prepare reports on the Kubasik First Impact program and its overall performance and Career Readiness.
• Schedule program work, oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of the program, and set priorities for managing the program.
• Provide support for the Gossett Transition program; first-years and transfers transition program.
• Advise the Pre-Health Terps Career Industry, student group.
• Attend meetings of the Maryland Made Team, Pre-Health Terps (PHT) Meetings, and Gossett Student-Athlete Center (GSAC).
• Assist with the creation and implementation of all Maryland Made Student-Athlete Development Career Readiness, Leadership Education, and Identity Development Programming.
• Hold office hours one-on-one appointments; resume building, graduate school planning, internship search, and other development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree required in higher education, sports management, student affairs, or a related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years in higher education, non-profit, and/or corporate management environment. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an identity-based development transition program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives for diverse student-athlete populations. The ability to manage competing priorities, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with coaches, student-athletes, staff, university, and external constituencies.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing student-athletes.
• Experience working in student-athlete development within the NCAA Division I athletics program.
• Demonstrated experience in using social media to support educational and outreach initiatives.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience working of learning and development program design (creating/researching, implementing, and facilitating user-based curriculum).

To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for position number 126399. For best consideration, applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.

 Best Consideration Date:  1/10/2023.
 
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