Career Development Director

1 week ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Role

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to fill the position of Director / Student Athlete Career Development. This role will play a critical part in assisting student athletes and alumni with their professional lives, including career research, goal setting, job searching, resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, professional etiquette, online professional branding, graduate school, personal statements, job shadowing, on-campus employment, and internships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist student athletes and alumni with all aspects of their professional lives
  • Foster professional development skills through programming and individual appointments
  • Coordinate student athlete development programs in accordance with NCAA guidelines
  • Develop and implement career development strategies for student athletes and alumni
  • Provide guidance on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and professional etiquette
  • Assist with job shadowing, on-campus employment, and internship opportunities

Requirements

  • Master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, athletic administration, counseling, or related area
  • Relative work experience as a coordinator, advisor, mentor, and/or counselor within a NCAA member institution's athletics department or work experience in a career-related office at a college or university
  • Knowledge of best practices related to undergraduate student career advising
  • Working knowledge of the current landscape of collegiate athletics and the demands of student athletes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking
  • Commitment to diversity

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Virginia Tech is committed to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and is a leading global research institution.



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