Assistant Athletic Director Student Athlete Development

William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development to enhance the student‑athlete experience through holistic programs and campus collaboration. The role leads development, leadership, career preparation, and community engagement initiatives, working with coaches, staff, and partners across campus to provide comprehensive support.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and 3–8 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrated success with public speaking.
• Transferrable leadership skills for successfully leading and guiding student‑athletes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse population and a wide range of constituencies.
• Experience (typically 3-8 years) directly related to the position either working with student‑athletes specifically, or in a comparable position in the field of student affairs, higher education, counseling, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a WM Student-Athlete Development Program.
• Collaborate with leaders of university-wide orientation programs to develop and implement orientation programs for first‑year and transfer student‑athletes.
• Support student‑athlete transition to life beyond collegiate sports by connecting them with resources and advocating for needed support.
• Assist the Deputy AD with the development of the program budget.
• Forecast and manage program needs and expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Diversity awareness

Budgeting

Collaboration

Student affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Requisition: JR101956 Assistant Athletic Director Student Athlete Development (Open)

Job Posting Title: Assistant Athletic Director Student Athlete Development

Department: CC00321 WM001 | ATHL | Central Administration

Job Family: Staff - Academic Advising

Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location: Kaplan Arena

Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at William & Mary is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all its endeavors. We are committed to an outstanding intercollegiate athletics program by:

• Forging an environment that demands success with integrity;
• Winning championships;
• Empowering leaders;
• Building a championship culture;
• Elevating the prestige of the University;
• Instilling pride and respect;
• Remaining true to our Core Values of Accountability, Belonging, Creativity, Integrity, and Service.

The Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services related to enhancing the student‑athlete experience by engaging with campus partners/department leaders to create a curriculum for holistic personal growth, leadership, community engagement, and career preparation. The Athletic Director will regularly interact with a variety of constituents including current/prospective student‑athletes, families, coaches, department and university staff, faculty, and external support entities .

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrated success with public speaking.
• Transferrable leadership skills for successfully leading and guiding student‑athletes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse population and a wide range of constituencies.
• Experience (typically 3-8 years) directly related to the position either working with student‑athletes specifically, or in a comparable position in the field of student affairs, higher education, counseling, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with student‑athletes, specifically in college athletics.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and frequent night and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
• Occasional travel is required.
• This is a restricted position subject to the continued availability of funding.
• This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information, particularly in dealings with a wide variety of populations (e.g., faculty, staff, and students) of varying levels of education and skills in communication.
• This position requires adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

Job Duties:

65%- Develop and manage a W&M Student-Athlete Development Program:

• Leverage existing department and university resources to design, implement and evaluate the Student‑Athlete Development Program with the goal of enhancing the student‑athlete experience and overall student success. Areas of emphasis will include but are not limited to, mentorship, leadership, career preparation, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with leaders of university-wide orientation programs to develop and implement orientation programs specific to first‑year and transfer student‑athletes.
• Support student‑athlete transition to life beyond collegiate sports participation by recognizing student‑athlete needs and actively connecting them with appropriate on and off‑campus resources; or through developing and advocating for additional necessary resources.
• Assist the Deputy AD with the development of the program budget.
• Forecast and manage program needs and expenditures.

15%- Community and Career Engagement/Support:

• Coordinate student‑athlete programming with the Cohen Career Center to include interviewing and networking skills, resume writing, preparation for internship opportunities, and job search.
• Enhance the intra‑department community by encouraging/ incentivizing student‑athletes to support each other’s team competitions.
• Promote and support continuing networking and engagement with alumni.
• Develop, coordinate, and document student‑athlete outreach and service projects in partnership with the W&M Office of Community Engagement.
• Serve as the advisor to the Student‑Athlete Advocacy Committee (SAAC). The SAAC meets twice monthly and is made up of two representatives from each varsity athletic team. Responsibilities of the committee include coordinating philanthropic/social events and annually participating in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) meetings, providing input on proposed NCAA legislation.

15%- Educational Coordination/Support:

• Coordinate and promote educational programming relative to the student‑athlete experience.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA‑mandated educational programs for student‑athletes.
• Assist in on‑campus recruiting of prospective student‑athletes.

5%- Other:

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Job Description:

Salary: up to $70,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

A resume/CV and cover letter are required for this position.

Job Profile:

JP0794 - Senior Academic Advisor - Exempt - Salary - S11

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade: S11

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-07-27

Position Restrictions: Restricted Funds

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