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Director, Student-Athlete Development, Women's Basketball - Palo Alto California
Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto, California
Posted On: 11/15/2024
Welcome to Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER"), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 136 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn't just measured in trophies; it's reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university's physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don't just embrace excellence; we define it. We don't just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, "The DAPER Way," which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.Job Description:Stanford Women's Basketball is looking to hire a Director, Student-Athlete Development, Women's Basketball to join our staff. Reporting directly to the Head Coach, Stanford is looking for a proactive, innovative leader to help our program stay at the forefront of collegiate athletics in a rapidly evolving landscape. Experience in higher education and a deep understanding of the distinct culture and needs of college athletes is highly desirable. A strong background and skill set in sports management and sports marketing is critical. This is an exempt position with non-traditional work hours and travel expected.Responsibilities: - Work directly with the Head Coach and team members in managing calendars (school, basketball, outside activities and appearances).
- Lead efforts to enhance players' social media presence, communication skills, and public relations to elevate their influence and marketability and support the program and players by helping to build WBB specific strategies through partnerships, NIL and player activations.
- Work closely in collaboration with in-house NIL General Manager of Altius Sports Partners to ensure streamlined communication and alignment of strategic initiatives.
- Partner with compliance and other related teams to ensure NIL activities align with NCAA regulations and institutional policies and collaborate with marketing, legal, and external partners to provide education and resources.
- Assist student-athletes in developing their portfolio of NIL deals and collaborate with marketing and development offices to enhance the visibility of the basketball program.
- Partner with DAPER colleagues to discover local, regional, and national businesses not currently partnered with the University to explore opportunities for collaboration with Stanford WBB players through NIL and professional development initiatives.
- Coordinate community service initiatives for the team, fostering a strong presence within the university and broader community.
- Coordinate workshops and sessions focused on financial literacy and long-term financial planning for student-athletes.
- Lead initiatives in community and alumni outreach.
- Serve as liaison to key stakeholders and work with development to host special guests and donors at home and away games.
- Provide event coordination and execution support for recruiting, team, and donor events.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and have three years of experience (five years preferred). Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.
- Ability to acquire competence in applying general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles and coordination of general administrative services.
- Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.
- Driving is considered an essential job duty, and a valid driver's license is required.DAPER's Integrity:This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford's intercollegiate athletics program, recreation and wellness department, and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that your involvement with DAPER activities maintains the integrity of the University's reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.Compensation:The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 to $99,000 per annum.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.Why Stanford is for You:Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
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