Title: Assistant OR Associate Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and Student-Athlete Development
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

The Assistant OR Associate Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging/Student-Athlete Development will serve as a leader in developing a diverse and inclusive environment in the Athletics Department; and will be responsible for the development and oversight of all Athletic Department's DEI&B initiatives and programming as well as Student-Athlete Development. The DEI&B portion of this position will include implementing DEI&B training and workshops for student-athletes, coaches, and staff; and will monitor and update our most recent NCAA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Review. The Assistant/Associate Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging/Student-Athletes Development will cultivate relationships with other campus units which include International Students and Scholars Services, Financial Aid Office, Enrollment Management and Academic Services, ISU Career Services, University College, NCAA Compliance & Student Services, Dean of Students, University Counseling Center, among others. This individual will oversee the Student-Athlete "Redbirds4Change" committee and will be our NCAA Athletics Diversity and Inclusion designee (ADID). This individual will have the opportunity to be part of the Athletic Director's Senior Staff, work closely with the University's Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, and will represent Illinois State Athletics on campus and Missouri Valley Conference committees.

The Student-Athlete Development portion of this position will be responsible for the overarching goal to provide each student-athlete with the skills necessary to achieve success in their personal and professional lives beyond their collegiate athletic experiences. This individual will be responsible for creating, planning, and implementing effective leadership, life skills, professional/career and personal development workshops, events, and initiatives for all student-athletes. This will include working with both internal and external partners of our campus to promote the holistic development of our student-athlete population. The Assistant/Associate Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging/Student-Athlete Development will contribute to our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), collaborate with the staff in the Karin Bone Athletics Study Center, partner with campus and department mental health professionals, and others to enhance the student-athlete experience and their overall welfare.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information:

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here

$55,000 - $75,000 annual (see special instructions to applicants section for additional information)

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. One (1) year of full-time or part-time equivalent professional level work experience in student development, athletics administration, educational leadership, teaching life skills, or related field. A post graduate internship could be used to count toward the one (1) year of experience required.

1. Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
2. Two or more (2+) years of experience working in higher education administration or athletic administration.
3. Relevant work experience in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
4. Experience in training/education, group facilitation, program development, and evaluation.
5. Knowledge of NCAA rules.
6. Experience in development, organizing and implementing programming including but not limited to financial literacy, leadership development, life skills, career preparation, and EDIB initiatives.
7. Ability to analyze, write and interpret policies and procedures.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Strong detail-oriented, organizational skills.
10. Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Core work hours 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Frequent weekend and night availability required.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

May 2024

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

This search is to fill one vacancy. The working title will be determined based on years of related experience.
A final candidate with three or more years of full-time, related experience will be hired under working title Associate Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and Student-Athlete Development. A final candidate with less than three years full-time, related experience will be hired under the working title of Assistant Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and Student-Athlete Development.

The salary range for this position is as follows:
- Associate Athletic Director: $65,000 - $75,000
- Assistant Athletic Director: $55,000 - $65,000

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver's license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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