Coordinator for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement, Athletics

About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.

In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.

Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school-record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025.

Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.

For more information visit gobearcats.com.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati is seeking applicants for a Coordinator for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement role (Coordinator Special Projects & Programs) supporting the Student-Athlete Academy. This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will provide student-athletes with exposure to professional aspects of collegiate athletics activities related to student-athlete development in a progressive learning environment while following all departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the daily operations, programming and initiatives that fall within the Student-Athlete Development Academy pillars: Leadership, Personal Development, Career Exploration, and Community Impact.
• Assist with department data tracking, branding, social media coverage, and overall storytelling efforts.
• Co-facilitate and/or lead a course (based on experience) for upperclassmen to support leadership development and the transition to the University of Cincinnati; including but not limited to the student-athlete experience.
• Assist with coordination of community impact activities and initiatives.
• Engage in platforms and technology that best support the Academy.
• In collaboration with members of the team, create presentations and reports for the Academy.
• Assist in evaluating and building programs aimed at growing engagement with current student-athletes, alumni and future Bearcats.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare, personal development, life skills and professional readiness of the student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, key stakeholders, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate data for sustainability of the athletic alumni database (C-Club).
• Assist in planning and implementing reunions and special events.
• Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, Conference, and university policies.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Experience

• One (1) year of experience in coordinating projects and/or programs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, be highly organized, and comfortable presenting/teaching. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a varied student body. This position works primarily daytime office hours but requires the ability to work at assigned evening and weekend events.

Application Process Information

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.