Assistant Student-Athlete Development/Leadership & Inclusion Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • $20

About The Position

The Assistant Student-Athlete Development/Leadership & Inclusion Coordinator is an 11-month position that plays a central role in designing, delivering, and evaluating high-impact events, programs, and initiatives that support both staff and student‑athletes. Key responsibilities for the position can be found below. This individual will also participate in the Emerging Leaders Program to gain hands-on experience, build their network, explore career options, and develop essential professional skills.

Requirements

• Able to work efficiently across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Intentional about building meaningful relationships with coaches, staff, and student-athletes
• Strong self/social awareness skills and capable of professionalism in various settings
• A proactive self-starter that embraces a growth mindset, feedback, and adaptability
• Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Previous collegiate athletic experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver impactful events, programs, and initiatives for both staff and student-athletes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on the development and execution of large-scale initiatives and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals and experts aligned with the department’s objectives, leveraging these connections to enhance program offerings.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to departmental priorities, ensuring progress is measured and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop assessment tools to measure impact on departmental programs and initiatives across the organization
• Lead and facilitate a variety of programs for staff and student-athletes.
• Facilitate workshops, retreats, and experiences that foster self-awareness, critical thinking, and inclusive leadership skills
• Serve as an active member of various cross-departmental committees contributing to the success of Badger Built and athletic department initiatives
• Provide administrative assistance in the coordination and management of programs, events, and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department’s mission and strategic goals.
• Serves on collaborative committees and executes essential and administrative functions
• Assists with the design of student-focused programming and associated resources and materials to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
• Assists with scheduling, logistics, securing resources, and facilitating one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services
• May assist with supervising and training student employees
• Provides guidance on resources for individual students or internal stakeholder groups

Benefits

• This position is an 11-month position
• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off will be accrued for the duration of your appointment
• Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level