Assistant​/Associate Athletic Director for Husky Advantage

• Student Programs and Services 1

Search #: 499789
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Storrs
Categories: Athletics (Coaches, Trainers, Specialists), Student Programs and Services

The Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Husky Advantage provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive programming that supports the career, financial, personal, and leadership development of student-athletes within a competitive NCAA Division I environment.

This position designs and delivers initiatives that equip student-athletes with the knowledge, experiences, and transferable skills necessary for success during their collegiate careers and beyond graduation. Programming includes career readiness, networking, leadership development, communication skills, financial literacy, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education, community engagement, and other life skills that promote holistic student-athlete development.

Working collaboratively with coaches, athletics administrators, campus partners, alumni, employers, and current and former student-athletes, this position advances the university's commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and post-graduation success. The Assistant/Associate Athletic Director serves as a key leader in ensuring NCAA student-athlete service expectations are met through innovative programming, strategic partnerships, and continuous program assessment. This role also serves as an important recruiting and retention asset by enhancing the student-athlete experience and strengthening the university's competitive position within Division I athletics.

Additionally, the position will assist in coordinating services and programming within the new Trisha Bailey Student Success Center, scheduled to open in January 2027

• Develop and implement educational initiatives related to financial wellness, career readiness, networking, communication skills, transferable life skills, management of NIL opportunities, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletics administrators, Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP) staff, the National C Club, campus partners, alumni, and community partners to develop and execute department-wide initiatives and strategic programming aligned with departmental and institutional priorities.
• Design, develop, and facilitate a junior/senior-level “Adulting” course focused on preparing students for post-graduate success through practical transferable life skills development, career readiness, financial literacy, and personal responsibility.
• Assists in organizing and leading career development and networking trips to promote student-athlete connections with potential job opportunities.
• Create, coordinate and effectively track community service and civic engagement opportunities for student-athletes.
• Promote inclusion, belonging, respect, sportsmanship, and positive relationship-building within the student-athlete community.
• Serve as a resource, mentor, and advocate for student-athletes by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes personal accountability and emotional well-being.
• Develop and administer program assessments, surveys, and evaluation tools to measure participation, effectiveness, and student-athlete outcomes.
• Assist in the planning and execution of orientation programs, leadership initiatives, special events, and student-athlete engagement activities.
• Organize and encourage student-athlete participation in NCAA and conference-sponsored programs as well as professional development opportunities, including the NCAA Career in Sports Forum, Black Student-Athlete Summit, Big East Well-Being Forum, and similar initiatives.
• Work with campus partners to create programming for our international students to support their sense of belonging within the UConn community.
• Work to promote and nominate student-athletes for various awards and recognition.
• Oversee additional staff within the Husky Advantage program.
• Provide input into the budgeting process and oversee fund allocation.
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