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Title: Assistant Director of Career Services for Student Athletes

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: University Advancement

Department:

Position Summary

We are excited to welcome a new member to the SPDC in a role dedicated to working with student athletes. This position acts as the liaison between the SPDC and Athletics, working closely with staff in both departments to assure that services rendered are meeting the needs of student-athletes across Elon University. The position will provide one-on-one career advising/coaching for all Elon student-athletes, engage with employers to identify internships and full-time job opportunities, assist in the planning and execution of
SPDC career programs and events, and create and manage athlete-specific career development programs. In addition, this position is responsible for tracking student-athlete job and internship placement, regularly synthesizing and communicating that information to the Assistant Vice President of the SPDC and the Athletic Director.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Full-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or related major

Preferred Education and Experience

Two+ years of experience providing career, advising and/or programming to student-athletes is preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication skills essential, as is the ability to effectively work with student-athletes. Previous work with student-athletes is preferred.

Job Duties

• Providing career development coaching and advising for all Elon student-athletes. - Serving as a bridge between Elon Athletics and the SPDC to access appropriate career development resources. - Creating and facilitating student-athlete career development programming. - Assisting in delivering SPDC programs such as the Job & Internship Expo, the Graduate& Professional Fair and other events held on campus throughout the year. - Working with corporate & employer relations team to identify internships and full-time opportunities for student-athletes. - Meeting with coaches and athletic administration on a regular basis to identify and help coordinate summer internships for student-athletes. - Advocating for student-athletes in SPDC programming. - Teaching a student-athlete focused Elon 1010 course every fall - Tracking employment and graduate school acceptance by student-athletes, collect outcome information and support First Destination reporting. - Coordinating communication of outcomes success through presentations, collateral materials or other forms of media. - Representing the SPDC and Elon Athletics to develop relationships with alumni and potential employers by attending Phoenix Club meetings and other university functions during the year. - Interfacing with Elon Athletics and assisting in recruiting events for prospective athletes and their parents as requested. - Demonstrating a commitment to NCAA rules, compliance, and adherence to NCAA regulations. - The position will report to the SPDC in close collaboration with Elon Athletics.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.