Assistant Athletics Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) – Intercollegiate Athletics

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management, Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with under-represented populations in an academic, student affairs or DEI setting, including student-athletes;
• Demonstrated experience leading or participating in DEI efforts/programming in complex organizations, preferably within higher education, athletics or related institutions;
• Outstanding oral, written and electronic communications skills as demonstrated through effective and creative presentation/training delivery; public speaking engagements; development of creative promotional or educational communications; and delivery of complex and sensitive information;
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Program and/or administrative supervisory experience;
• Demonstrated working knowledge and ability to effectively collaborate with a student services operation that supports student educational experiences and retention;

Desired Qualifications: 

• One or more years experience working with campus and athletic department administrators on student-based programming and initiatives pertaining to DEI;
• Experience working with a high-profile NCAA Division I or professional sports team;
• Demonstrated working knowledge and ability to:
  • Adhere to NCAA rules;
  • Utilize basic office productivity software (similar to Microsoft Office 365) and online database systems, such as Front Rush, Teamworks or Grades First (please specify);
  • Assist with the development and delivery of effective life skills programming;
  • Collaborate with campus partners and alumni to create and promote career development opportunities for student-athletes;
  • Develop and oversee external outreach projects and networking, including community service and alumni relations.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships and maintain productive, sustained relationships with students, staff and campus partners;
• Candidates must be willing to work some weekend and evening hours, as needed.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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For questions or additional information, please contact athl-human-resources@uiowa.edu.