Senior Director of S.O.U.L. Mission

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of S.O.U.L. Mission provides strategic leadership and oversight for all program initiatives, ensuring alignment with university and athletic department goals. This role is responsible for developing and implementing financial literacy programming, career development initiatives, and professional mentorship opportunities for student-athletes. The Senior Director manages internal operations, budget planning, and compliance, while also serving as the primary liaison between the program, university leadership, and external stakeholders. Additionally, this position fosters partnerships to enhance student-athlete development, evaluates program impact, and represents S.O.U.L. Mission at recruiting and department-wide events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
24 months of related experience.
High-level strategic leadership
Financial and program management
Strong external relations and communication
Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with staff, student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and/or other key stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
4+ years of experience working in a similar role, in college or professional sports environment.
Previous experience in Division I Student-Athlete professional development
Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies (NCAA).
Ability to work a non-standard work week, including breaks, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for all S.O.U.L. Mission programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Lead development and execution of financial literacy programming
Develop and evaluate educational initiatives such as Lunch ‘N Learns, career & professional development programs, resume workshops, and interview preparation sessions
Oversee the development and candidate selection process Micro-Internship Program, business networking trips, and professional mentorship programs
Serve as the key liaison between the program, university leadership, and external stakeholders
Lead S.O.U.L. Mission internal operations and weekly staff meetings
Oversee SO.U.L. Mission budget planning
Coordinate and manage program compliance and university administration relations
Organize and facilitate quarterly board meetings
Represent S.O.U.L. Mission at all recruiting events
Represent S.O.U.L. Mission at department-wide meetings, serving as a key liaison between the program, university administration, and external stakeholders
Attend department-wide staff meetings to stay informed of university and athletic department initiatives, providing relevant updates on S.O.U.L. Mission programs and impact
Establish partnerships with businesses and organizations to enhance student-athlete development opportunities
Oversee structured class meeting programs for player growth
Develop and analyze and report program impact, providing data-driven recommendations for improvement
Advocate for student-athlete development initiatives at the university level