Coordinator for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement, Athletics at Disability [...]

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health coverage

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Cincinnati seeks an entry‑level, post‑graduate Coordinator for Student‑Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement to support the Student‑Athlete Development Academy. This full‑time role provides student‑athletes exposure to professional aspects of collegiate athletics and adheres to university policies.

The position emphasizes leadership development, community impact, and storytelling through brand initiatives and interactive programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience can be used in lieu of the degree.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations, programming, and initiatives within the Academy pillars (Leadership, Personal Development, Career Exploration, Community Impact).
• Assist with department branding, social media coverage, and storytelling efforts.
• Co-teach a course for upperclassmen to support leadership development and the transition to UC.
• Coordinate community impact activities and initiatives.
• Engage with platforms and technology that support the Academy.
• Create presentations and reports for the Academy.
• Evaluate and build programs to grow engagement with student-athletes, alumni and Bearcats.
• Maintain data for the athletics alumni database (C-Club).
• Assist in planning reunions and special events.
• Adhere to NCAA, Conference and university policies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Internal applicants must apply via SuccessFactors.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati is seeking an entry‑level, post‑graduate Coordinator for Student‑Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement (Coordinator Special Projects & Programs) supporting the Student‑Athlete Development Academy. This full‑time, salaried position provides student‑athletes with exposure to professional aspects of collegiate athletics and follows departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies.

Essential Functions

• Assist in daily operations, programming, and initiatives within the Academy pillars: Leadership, Personal Development, Career Exploration, and Community Impact.
• Assist with department branding, social media coverage, and overall storytelling efforts.
• Co‑teach a course for upperclassmen to support leadership development and the transition to the University of Cincinnati, including the student‑athlete experience.
• Coordinate community impact activities and initiatives.
• Engage in platforms and technology that best support the Academy.
• Create presentations and reports for the Academy.
• Evaluate and build programs aimed at growing engagement with current student‑athletes, alumni, and future Bearcats.
• Maintain an environment conducive to the welfare, personal development, and professional readiness of the student‑athletes.
• Maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, key stakeholders, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate data for sustainability of the athletic alumni database (C‑Club).
• Assist in planning and implementing reunions and special events.
• Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, Conference, and university policies.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training can be used in lieu of the education requirement.

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience in coordinating projects and/or programs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, highly organized, and comfortable presenting/teaching.
• Ability to work primarily daytime office hours with occasional evening and weekend events.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition remission, retirement plans, generous time‑off policies, and additional benefits such as competitive salary, health coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.