Director of Student Athlete Development

University Of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha, Northern (NE, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Job summary

University of Nebraska Omaha seeks a Director of Student Athlete Development to monitor academic progress for student-athletes, supervise tutoring, and lead personal and professional growth initiatives. The role collaborates with academic advising and athletic staff to support degree completion and well-being.

The position includes leading SAAC and Mav Leadership programs, coordinating awards, and overseeing interns.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in academic advising, tutoring, or related student services.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for student-athlete support.
Ability to lead and develop staff, interns, and student groups.

Responsibilities

Monitor academic eligibility and progress toward degree for student-athletes.
Provide academic support to teams and coordinate with campus resources.
Lead and supervise tutoring services and student employee scheduling.
Coordinate and manage career development and leadership programs for athletes.

Skills

Academic Advising

Tutoring

Student Services

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Job Title Director of Student Athlete Development

Job Grade

Job Grade AS22S

Division

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Dept

College/Dept Services

Department

Department Academic Success

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026-00332

FTE (full-time equivalency)

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F 8-5

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

Appointment Term

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No

Pay Information

Pay Information Negotiable based on experience

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Annually

FLSA Designation

FLSA Designation Exempt

Position Summary

This position monitors the academic progress of assigned student athletes and reports to the Associate Athletic Director – Student-Athlete Development. Meets weekly with assigned student athletes. Records and maintains accurate documentation of student athlete degree progress. Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, managing and evaluating tutoring staff. Manages time clock information for all student employees within academics. Assist in scheduling and managing front desk workers. Has lead supervision of the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours. Organizes and executes all book scholarship processes and procedures with student-athletes on book scholarship. Communicates regularly with the campus Bookstore to fill all required materials for students on book scholarship. Athletic department liaison for campus’ Academic Advising Council ( AAC ). Support and connect student athletes to resources with personal, social and behavioral problems that may be affecting his/ her educational situation. Assist in the facilitation of incoming student athlete orientation. Assists in Summit League and NCAA award nominations. Has full oversight in the planning and executing of the Maverick Awards with the help of SAAC . Updates academic and athletic awards in Hamilton. Manage academic/development interns within the Athletic Department (when applicable).

This position will also direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development and personal leadership. Within these responsibilities, they will facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ) and Mav Leadership. They will identify and coordinate appropriate speakers and development events to positively impact the student-athlete experience. This position will also oversee and manage the tracking of community service efforts and organization for teams/students. Direct contact for HelperHelper for athletics and campus.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Monitors the academic eligibility and progress toward degree progress of assigned sports, including full time enrollment, % of degree, designation of majors/minors, class registration and all applicable NCAA bylaw 14 rules and regulations.
Provides academic support for assigned teams, following up on progress reports and grades, communicating with coaches, referring students to various campus support resources as needed in consultation with the Associate AD for Student-Athlete Development.
Assist in gathering academic information as it relates to APR and GSR , along with collecting information for semester academic snapshots.
Attend monthly AAC meetings.
Supervise the Hamilton Academic Excellence Room during business hours.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 35

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development, leadership.
Manage a year-by-year professional development program for all student- athletes.
Coordinate community service projects.
Meet with prospective recruits and parents to provide a student-athlete development overview.
Assess student-athlete well-being and report findings to Sr. Associate Athletic Director.
Organize and coordinate personal and professional enrichment opportunities for student-athletes.
Lead the ( SAAC ) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Mav Leadership.
Bring in presenters that help develop student-athletes’ networking and job strategy skills.
Create a network of business leaders that help mentor UNO’s student-athletes.
Communicate regularly with student-athletes about upcoming events.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Supervise tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, managing and evaluating tutoring staff.
Assist in scheduling and managing front desk workers along with time clock information for all student employees within academics.
Manage academic/development interns within the Athletic Department.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Support and refer student athletes to help them understand and overcome personal, social and/or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
Assists in orientation process.
Facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ) and Mav Leadership.
Has full oversight in the planning and executing of the Maverick Awards with the help of SAAC .

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: No

Responsibility Area: Campus and Community Collaboration

Communicates regularly with the campus Bookstore to fill all required materials for students on book scholarship.
Athletic department liaison for campus’ Academic Advising Council ( AAC ).
Direct contact for HelperHelper for athletics and campus.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

One year of experience in Academic Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience.

Required License/Certification

Required Additional Qualifications:

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree

Preferred Experience

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No

Drug Screen

Drug Screen No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)
* Do you have at least one year of experience in Academic Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience?
- Yes
- No