Director, Student-Athlete Professional Development

Director, Student-Athlete Professional Development

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• Posting date: 11/26/2025
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Position Number: 1129365
• Position Title:
  
  Director, Student‑Athlete Professional Development
• Salary Range: $91,800 – $110,000
• Union Type:
  Not a Union Position
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Employment Category:
  Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Location:
  
  Hanover, NH
• Remote Work Eligibility:
  Onsite only
• Term Position:
  No
• Grant‑Funded:
  No

The Director of Student‑Athlete Career Development designs and implements a comprehensive career development strategy tailored to the unique needs of Dartmouth’s student‑athletes. The role oversees all career programming within Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2), ensuring targeted support in career exploration, networking, and securing internships, externships, and full‑time employment. By building and maintaining relationships with alumni, employers, and campus partners, the director enhances opportunities for student‑athletes to engage with industry professionals and gain valuable career experience.

The director also serves as the Dartmouth Center for Career Design’s industry expert for students and alumni interested in careers in sports and recreation, developing specialized resources and programming in this field, and collaborates across departments to align initiatives with the student‑athlete development process.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (career development, student affairs, sports management, business) with more than five years of experience in career services supporting student‑athletes and connecting them with employers; proven track record of developing and implementing career‑related programming, including networking events, employer engagement initiatives, and career readiness workshops.

• Passionate about career development and student‑athlete support
• Experience working in career services within a college or university setting
• Skilled in employer engagement strategies and building partnerships with organizations
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance regulations related to student‑athlete professional development and career opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., career development, student affairs, sports management, business)
• Five years of experience in career services, student‑athlete support, employer relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in career development, coaching, or advising, preferably with student‑athletes or within higher education
• Ability to develop and implement career‑related programming, including networking events, employer engagement initiatives, and career readiness workshops
• Knowledge of career pathways in sports and recreation industries and the ability to guide students pursuing these careers
• Understanding of varsity student‑athletes’ unique career development needs and familiarity with NCAA regulations related to career and professional development
• Strong relationship‑building skills with experience cultivating partnerships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess program effectiveness, use data to inform decision‑making, and enhance student outcomes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments and initiatives
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting diverse student populations in career development

• Master’s degree in higher education, career development, sports management, business, or a related field
• Experience working in career services within a college or university setting, particularly with student‑athletes
• Knowledge of employer engagement strategies and…