Director of Student-Athlete Success (HR title: Student Success Professional II)
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Director of Student-Athlete Success supports the overall operations of the Department of Student-Athlete Success (DSAS). The DSAS houses student centered programming and efforts such as Life After Ball, Community Service, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Affinity Groups, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and NIL Education. In addition, this department coordinates major events such as the annual Pony Awards and Welcome Back Events, Graduation Celebrations, and New Student-Athlete Orientations.

This position touches all facets of the department with specific oversight of the SAAC group and Community Service.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the official adivsor of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Facilitate initiatives and meetings, primary day to day contact, oversight of Bylaws.
  
  
• Coordinator for all student-athlete and team Community Service activity. Maintain relationships with current partners, build strategic partnerships. Contact for all incoming service requests. Manage Helper Helper platform and overall day to day activity in this area. Serve on various Community Service committees in both athletics and the university.
  
  
• Oversight and/or assistance with departmental events.
  
  
• Serve as contact for conference initiatives involving SAAC and student-athlete engagement.
  
  
• Assist, as needed, with Life After Ball; events, career preparation assistance. Primary contact for SMU Toastmasters partnership.
  
  
• Assist with various departmental duties and events including but not limited to NIL Education efforts, Teamworks roster management, and New Student-Athlete Orientation.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master's degree required. Degree in Higher Education, Sports Management, Psychology, or Counseling desired.

A minimum of one year of work experience is required. Previous experience working directly with student-athletes is also required. Previous experience with SAAC desired. Previous experience working directly with coaches is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, especially student athletes. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Strong presentation and public speaking skills are essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. The ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing priorities and needs is essential. The ability to work in fast pace environment and display a sense of urgency is essential.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of MS Suite. Experience using Teamworks is preferred

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

June 3, 2024

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by May 27, 2024.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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