Join Our Team as the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL)!

Are you a driven and innovative leader passionate about supporting student-athletes in their personal and professional development? The Department of Athletics at San Diego State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and NIL to oversee our Aztecs Going Pro program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Lead the instruction of four 1-unit courses integral to the Aztecs Going Pro program, implementing innovative classroom and experiential learning activities that support student-athletes' transitions from matriculation to post-graduation.
• Curriculum Design: Collaborate with the Student-Athlete Development staff to create and deliver programming that emphasizes personal growth, career development, civic engagement, and NIL education, aligned with the program's three pillars.
• Resource Coordination: Leverage campus and community resources, including the SDSU Career Services Center, to facilitate career path inventories, resource libraries, workshops, and career fairs that enhance student-athlete development.
• Hands-On Engagement: Ensure student-athletes participate in leadership development, community service, mock interviews, mentorship, and networking events to equip them with essential career skills, including resume and cover letter writing and interview preparation.
• Donor Relations: Cultivate relationships with prospective donors to secure funding and resources that enhance student-athlete development and support the vision of the Aztecs Going Pro program.
• NIL Leadership: Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and implement a comprehensive NIL strategic vision for SDSU student-athletes, coaches, and key stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to the holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing creativity, problem-solving, and impactful engagement.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for professional development within a supportive academic community, where your contributions to student-athlete success are highly valued.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Aztecs Going Pro program, preparing student-athletes for successful transitions into their post-graduate careers and fostering a culture of lifelong learning and achievement.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the lives of our student-athletes and contribute to their success, we encourage you to apply!

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will, position offering comprehensive benefits.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

SDSU Athletics is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity while championing the value they bring to our success. We strive to become one of the most diverse and inclusive athletic departments in the country by celebrating each other and our diverse backgrounds. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for all.

The Student-Athlete Academic Support Services unit is dedicated to fostering the academic, personal, and professional growth of SDSU student-athletes through a comprehensive, integrated support system. This unit comprises two primary components: Student-Athlete Development and Academic Support Services.

Academic Support Services provides tailored academic advising, tutoring, and eligibility monitoring, ensuring student-athletes meet their academic goals while maintaining integrity and progress toward graduation. Through collaboration with campus resources and community partners, this unit delivers innovative, data-driven support to help student-athletes thrive in all aspects of their college experience and post-graduate endeavors.

Through the Aztecs Going Pro program, Student-Athlete Development offers personalized opportunities that prepare student-athletes for life after sports, focusing on career development, leadership, civic engagement, and personal growth. Students engage in experiential learning activities, career coaching, and workshops that build critical life skills, such as resume writing, interviewing, and professional networking.

For more information regarding the Department of Athletics, click here.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of experience supporting, managing, or enhancing intercollegiate athletic programs, including involvement in program development, student-athlete support, or operational functions. Experience can include direct work with athletic teams, coordination of athletic events, program administration, or other roles contributing to the growth and success of collegiate athletic initiatives.
• Three or more years’ experience working in a Division I athletic department engaging student-athletes in academic, personal, and/or career development. 

Key Qualifications

• Proven skills and success in collecting and analyzing data, curriculum advising, and program development.
• Excellent organizational, and leadership skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with administration, faculty, coaches, parents, student-athletes, constituents within the university, and the university community.
• Proven experience cultivating donor support to enhance programming needs.
• Previous experience teaching in a formal setting is preferred. This  includes any of the following: classroom instruction, classroom management, curriculum development, and/or establishing learning objectives and goals.

University employees that have direct job responsibilities involving intercollegiate athletics are expected to have knowledge and understanding of NCAA, conference and University rules, policies and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics. Additionally, he or she is required to notify the appropriate personnel of any knowledge of, or should have known of, any violation or suspected violation of NCAA, conference, or University regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.

Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 - $89,000 annually.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. SDSU, a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution residing on Kumeyaay land, is known for its long-standing efforts advancing diversity and inclusion. 

We commit to the equitable diversification of both students and employees and to providing and enhancing the ability of our students to contribute to community-minded diversity initiatives. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

We are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

Principles of Community

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

This position is open to current SDSU employees only. Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on November 12, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by November 11, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.