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Director of Student Athlete Development
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Director of Student Athlete Development
Job Grade
AS22S
Division
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Dept
Services
Department
Academic Success
Requisition Number
2026-00332
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
Negotiable based on experience
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
This position monitors the academic progress of assigned student athletes and reports to the Associate Athletic Director – Student-Athlete Development. Meets weekly with assigned student athletes. Records and maintains accurate documentation of student athlete degree progress. Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, managing and evaluating tutoring staff. Manages time clock information for all student employees within academics. Assist in scheduling and managing front desk workers. Has lead supervision of the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours. Organizes and executes all book scholarship processes and procedures with student-athletes on book scholarship. Communicates regularly with the campus Bookstore to fill all required materials for students on book scholarship. Athletic department liaison for campus’ Academic Advising Council ( AAC ). Support and connect student athletes to resources with personal, social and behavioral problems that may be affecting his/ her educational situation. Assist in the facilitation of incoming student athlete orientation. Assists in Summit League and NCAA award nominations. Has full oversight in the planning and executing of the Maverick Awards with the help of SAAC . Updates academic and athletic awards in Hamilton. Manage academic/development interns within the Athletic Department (when applicable).
This position will also direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development and personal leadership. Within these responsibilities, they will facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ) and Mav Leadership. They will identify and coordinate appropriate speakers and development events to positively impact the student-athlete experience. This position will also oversee and manage the tracking of community service efforts and organization for teams/students. Direct contact for HelperHelper for athletics and campus.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Academics
Duties:
35
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Career Development
Duties:
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Tutor/Intern Oversight
Duties:
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Student Athlete Interaction
Duties:
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other Duties
Duties:
Other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
No
Responsibility Area:
Campus and Community Collaboration
Duties:
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience
One year of experience in Academic Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience.
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
NA
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree
Preferred Experience
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Requisiton Details
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Director of Student Athlete Development
Job Grade
AS22S
Division
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Dept
Services
Department
Academic Success
Requisition Number
2026-00332
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
Negotiable based on experience
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
This position monitors the academic progress of assigned student athletes and reports to the Associate Athletic Director – Student-Athlete Development. Meets weekly with assigned student athletes. Records and maintains accurate documentation of student athlete degree progress. Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, managing and evaluating tutoring staff. Manages time clock information for all student employees within academics. Assist in scheduling and managing front desk workers. Has lead supervision of the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours. Organizes and executes all book scholarship processes and procedures with student-athletes on book scholarship. Communicates regularly with the campus Bookstore to fill all required materials for students on book scholarship. Athletic department liaison for campus’ Academic Advising Council ( AAC ). Support and connect student athletes to resources with personal, social and behavioral problems that may be affecting his/ her educational situation. Assist in the facilitation of incoming student athlete orientation. Assists in Summit League and NCAA award nominations. Has full oversight in the planning and executing of the Maverick Awards with the help of SAAC . Updates academic and athletic awards in Hamilton. Manage academic/development interns within the Athletic Department (when applicable).
This position will also direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development and personal leadership. Within these responsibilities, they will facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ) and Mav Leadership. They will identify and coordinate appropriate speakers and development events to positively impact the student-athlete experience. This position will also oversee and manage the tracking of community service efforts and organization for teams/students. Direct contact for HelperHelper for athletics and campus.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Academics
Duties:
- Monitors the academic eligibility and progress toward degree progress of assigned sports, including full time enrollment, % of degree, designation of majors/minors, class registration and all applicable NCAA bylaw 14 rules and regulations.
- Provides academic support for assigned teams, following up on progress reports and grades, communicating with coaches, referring students to various campus support resources as needed in consultation with the Associate AD for Student-Athlete Development.
- Assist in gathering academic information as it relates to APR and GSR, along with collecting information for semester academic snapshots.
- Attend monthly AAC meetings.
- Supervise the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours.
35
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Career Development
Duties:
- Direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development, leadership.
- Manage a year-by-year professional development program for all student- athletes.
- Coordinate community service projects.
- Meet with prospective recruits and parents to provide a student-athlete development overview.
- Assess student-athlete well-being and report findings to Sr. Associate Athletic Director.
- Organize and coordinate personal and professional enrichment opportunities for student-athletes.
- Lead the ( SAAC ) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Mav Leadership.
- Bring in presenters that help develop student-athletes’ networking and job strategy skills.
- Create a network of business leaders that help mentor UNO’s student-athletes.
- Communicate regularly with student-athletes about upcoming events.
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Tutor/Intern Oversight
Duties:
- Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, managing and evaluating tutoring staff.
- Assist in scheduling and managing front desk workers along with time clock information for all student employees within academics.
- Manage academic/development interns within the Athletic Department.
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Student Athlete Interaction
Duties:
- Support and refer student athletes to help them understand and overcome personal, social and/or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
- Assists in orientation process.
- Facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ) and Mav Leadership.
- Has full oversight in the planning and executing of the Maverick Awards with the help of SAAC .
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other Duties
Duties:
Other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
No
Responsibility Area:
Campus and Community Collaboration
Duties:
- Communicates regularly with the campus Bookstore to fill all required materials for students on book scholarship.
- Athletic department liaison for campus’ Academic Advising Council ( AAC ).
- Direct contact for HelperHelper for athletics and campus.
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience
One year of experience in Academic Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience.
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
NA
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree
Preferred Experience
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)
- * Do you have at least one year of experience in Academic
Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter