Director of DEI / Student-Athlete Development

Director of DEI & Student-Athlete DevelopmentJob no: 524486Work type: Staff Full TimeLocation: UMass AmherstDepartment: AthleticsUnion: PSUCategories: Athletics, PSU AAbout UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is situated on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, offering a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.Job SummaryThe Director of DEI and Student-Athlete Development oversees the holistic growth of UMass student-athletes, providing essential life skills through education and resources. They implement strategies for diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an accessible and affirming environment. Building relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and partners, they assess challenges faced by student-athletes with diverse backgrounds, organizing campus and community resources to support their transition and success. They ensure compliance with departmental, university, and NCAA guidelines under the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.Essential Functions• Develops and coordinates student-athlete development programs and initiatives that emphasize student success, foster an inclusive and respectful culture, and focus on campus and community relations that positively reinforce student-athlete well-being.• Implements strategic plans to cultivate an environment conducive to elite athletic performance while ensuring a first-class experience for student-athletes, encompassing comprehensive support services and resources.• Creates and executes strategic programs that promote diversity and inclusion among both staff and student-athletes, aligning these efforts with organizational objectives to cultivate a supportive and respectful environment.• Collaborates with Human Resources to develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies related to recruitment, performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, training, and employee retention.• Develops and manages programs to recognize student-athlete achievements and foster alumni connections, promoting engagement, mentorship, and career development opportunities within the university community.• Works closely with university offices such as Office of Equity & Inclusion, Student Affairs and Campus Life, the Stonewall Center, and Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success to collaborate on diversity initiatives and student-focused programs.• Leads the development, planning, and implementation of student-athlete and faculty recognition programming, including:• Assists in the department’s initiatives for student-athlete recognition, including annual SAMY’s Awards, National Student-Athlete Appreciation Day events, and other scholar recognition opportunities.• Works closely with the Communications department to promote the positive contributions of student-athletes to the campus community.• Serves as the point person for various post-graduate scholarship opportunities.• Compiles data relative to student-athlete success for promotion on a local, regional, and national level.• Assists student-athletes in completing applications and developing their candidacy for applicable scholarships and awards.• Works collaboratively with the Director of Student Academic Success and Faculty Athletic Representative to develop and execute a Faculty Fellows program.• Develops necessary reports and balance scorecards as required or requested by Director of Athletics or University Leadership.• Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in the field through publications, seminars, and conferences.Other FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree.• Two years’ DEI education or related experience.• At least one year of working in or participating in intercollegiate athletics setting, or experience in student-athlete development, academic advising, clinical, or community social work.• Ability to understand and work with diverse communities and populations.• Excellent oral and written communications skills.• Working knowledge of computers and student database systems.• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.• Ability to work evenings and weekends.• Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various athletic, University, and public constituencies.• Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in a related field including but not limited to Higher Education, Social Justice Education or Sociology.Physical Demands/Working ConditionsTypical office environment activities.Work ScheduleMonday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with evenings and weekends as required.Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage.UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.#J-18808-LjbffrOriginal job Director of DEI / Student-Athlete Development posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.