Director, Student-Athlete Development, Womens Basketball

National Collegiate Athletic Association • Palo Alto, CA

446d • $90,000 - $99,000

About The Position

The Special Assistant for Student-Athlete Development for Women's Basketball at Stanford University plays a crucial role in enhancing the experience and marketability of student-athletes. This position involves working closely with the Head Coach and team members to manage schedules, develop social media strategies, and ensure compliance with NCAA regulations regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities. The role requires a proactive leader with a strong background in sports management and marketing, aiming to elevate the program's visibility and support the personal and professional development of student-athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience in a related field (five years preferred).
• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports-related field is ideal.
• Ability to apply general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles, and coordination of general administrative services.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sports marketing and management.
• Strong understanding of the culture and needs of college athletes.

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.
• Support the program and players by helping to build WBB specific strategies through partnerships, NIL and player activations.
• Collaborate with in-house NIL General Manager 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.
• 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.
• Discover local, regional, and national businesses for collaboration opportunities 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.

Benefits

• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous time-off
• Family care resources
• Excellent health care benefits
• Free commuter programs
• Ridesharing incentives
• Discounts on various services and products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees