Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development plays a central role in shaping the holistic experience of Oregon student-athletes — supporting their growth as individuals, professionals, and community contributors. This position advances the department's commitment to student-athlete success beyond the competitive arena by leading mentorship programming, supporting student-athlete governance, and contributing to a campus culture grounded in diversity, equity, and belonging. Reporting directly to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development, the Coordinator will carry a broad portfolio that spans program management, individualized student-athlete support, event planning, and committee engagement. The ideal candidate brings both operational capacity and a genuine commitment to student-athlete development as a discipline. The Coordinator is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, sports administration, education, or a related field
Experience working with student-athletes in an advisory or developmental capacity
One year of professional experience in intercollegiate athletics, OR documented experience as a collegiate student-athlete with demonstrated relevant transferable skills
Ability to utilize organizational and time management skills, including experience planning and executing events
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage effectively with a diverse student-athlete population
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally; proficiency with standard productivity and communication software
Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, NCAA rules and regulations, and compliance expectations

Nice To Haves

Big Ten Conference Fellowship experience
Master's degree in education, counseling, sports administration, or a related field
Experience in Division I athletics at the collegiate or conference level
Experience working with student-athletes from a wide range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
Familiarity with career development theory, service-learning theory, and college student development frameworks
Proficiency with social media platforms and multimedia tools (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, video editing software)

Responsibilities

Leading mentorship programming
Supporting student-athlete governance
Contributing to a campus culture grounded in diversity, equity, and belonging
Program management
Individualized student-athlete support
Event planning
Committee engagement
Promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department
Adherence to all department policies and procedures
Adherence to the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA