Assistant Director For Student-Athlete Professional Success

Inside Higher Ed; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking an Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Professional Success to lead career-focused initiatives for student-athletes. This role involves coaching athletes, managing relationships with alumni, and ensuring NCAA compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in program management or related fields. Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills are crucial. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to impact student-athletes' futures positively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in relevant fields.
• Proven success in coordinating complex initiatives.
• Familiarity with NCAA compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni and industry leaders.
• Coach student-athletes in their career journeys.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director For Student-Athlete Professional Success

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking a forward-thinking, relationship-driven professional to serve as the Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Professional Success.

As a proud member of the Ivy League, Brown Athletics and Recreation supports 34 varsity programs and over 1,000 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division I level. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping the future success of Brown's exceptional student-athletes—on and off the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and execute the strategic vision and operations of BrownSPARK to deliver high-impact, career-focused experiences for student-athletes.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with alumni mentors, industry leaders, and campus partners to expand professional opportunities.
• Coach and empower student-athletes to navigate their career journeys with purpose and confidence.
• Ensure program compliance with NCAA and University policies, supporting related monitoring functions (CARA, recruiting logs, visits, etc.).
• Evaluate and report program outcomes, using data to inform growth, sustainability, and innovation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in program management, athletics administration, student development, alumni relations, or a related field.
• Proven success in coordinating complex initiatives and engaging multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with NCAA compliance standards and student‑athlete development practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship‑builder with the ability to collaborate across diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and facilitation.
• Understanding of Ivy League and NCAA governance as it pertains to student‑athlete programming.

Additional Information

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations. Any violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division must be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

This is a fixed‑term position funded through designated resources and subject to annual review for continuation based on performance, program needs, and funding availability.

Background Check: Criminal, Education, MVR.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs and activities. The University maintains affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

Recruiting Start Date: 2025-10-31.

For full details and to apply for this position, please visit the Brown University staff careers page and submit your application. Questions? Contact [e-mail].