Director of Student Athlete Development

University of Nebraska - Omaha is hiring a Director of Student Athlete Development to monitor the academic progress of assigned student athletes and support their personal and career growth. The director meets weekly with athletes, documents degree progress, and supervises tutoring and Educational Assistant services. This role also leads the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, plans the Maverick Awards, and manages interns within the athletic department.

• Track academic eligibility and degree progress of assigned sports, including full-time enrollment and NCAA bylaw 14 rules.
• Meet weekly with assigned student athletes and refer them to campus support resources.
• Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services, including hiring, training, managing, and evaluating tutoring staff.
• Manage a year-by-year professional development program for all student athletes.
• Lead the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Mav Leadership.
• Plan and run the Maverick Awards with the help of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Oversee the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours.
• Process book scholarships and work with the campus Bookstore to fill required materials.
• Require a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in academic advising, tutoring, or related student services.
• Prefer a master's degree.