The Director of Student-Athlete Career Development is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive career development strategy tailored to the unique needs of Dartmouth’s student-athletes. This role oversees all aspects of career programming within Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2), ensuring that student-athletes receive targeted support in career exploration, networking, and securing internships, externships, and full-time employment. By building and maintaining relationships with alumni, employers, and campus partners, the director enhances opportunities for student-athletes to connect with industry professionals and gain valuable career experience. Additionally, this position serves as the Dartmouth Center for Career Design’s (DCCD) industry expert for students and alumni interested in careers in sports and recreation, developing specialized resources and programming in this field. The director also works collaboratively across departments, leveraging existing career resources while creating tailored initiatives that align with the career development process for student-athletes.

Career & Life Design Programming - 30%

• Develops and implements tailored career & life design programming for varsity student-athletes.
• Ensures alignment with career discernment, networking opportunities, and experiential learning initiatives.

Athletic Career Network & Employer Engagement - 30%

• Manages and expands the Big Green athletic career network by cultivating relationships with alumni, employers, and industry professionals.
• Supervises and manages career-related events, employer engagement initiatives, and networking opportunities to enhance high-impact career opportunities for student-athletes.

Industry Expertise & Specialized Support - 15%

• Serves as the DCCD’s industry expert for careers in sports and recreation.
• Creates specialized resources, programs, and advising opportunities for students and alumni interested in the field.

Collaboration & Integration - 15%

• Collaborates with the DCCD, DP2, and campus partners to integrate career development resources.
• Leverages existing programming while addressing the unique needs of student-athletes.

Program Assessment & Reporting - 10%

• Evaluates program effectiveness and student-athlete engagement.
• Uses data to refine career initiatives and report outcomes to key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., career development, student affairs, sports management, business, or related discipline)
• Five years of experience in career services, student-athlete support, employer relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in career development, coaching, or advising, preferably with student-athletes or within higher education.
• Ability to develop and implement career-related programming, including networking events, employer engagement initiatives, and career readiness workshops.
• Knowledge of career pathways in sports and recreation industries and the ability to guide students pursuing these careers.
• Understanding of varsity student-athletes’ unique career development needs and familiarity with NCAA regulations related to career and professional development.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience cultivating partnerships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to assess program effectiveness, use data to inform decision-making, and enhance student outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments and initiatives.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an understanding of how to support diverse student populations in career development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, career development, sports management, business, or a related field.
• Experience working in career services within a college or university setting, particularly with student-athletes.
• Knowledge of employer engagement strategies and experience in building partnerships with organizations to create career opportunities.
• Familiarity with career assessment tools, such as CliftonStrengths, MBTI, or similar, to support student career exploration.
• Experience developing and managing mentorship or alumni networking programs, particularly in athletics or career development contexts.
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance regulations related to student-athlete professional development and career opportunities.
• Understanding of design thinking or life design methodologies and their application to career coaching and advising.
• Proficiency in career management platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn, PeopleGrove) and other digital tools used in career services.
• Experience facilitating workshops, trainings, or presentations for diverse audiences, including students, employers, and faculty.

About Dartmouth College

A mecca for the highly motivated student-athlete, Dartmouth College is the nation's ninth oldest university and a member of the Ivy League. Featuring a comprehensive athletic menu, Dartmouth offers 35 varsity sports - 16 for men, 18 for women and coed sailing. In addition, there are 35 club and 24 intramural sports as three-quarters of Dartmouth undergraduates participate in some form of athletics. Nicknamed “The Big Green,” Dartmouth's varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as well as in the eight-member Ivy League. Throughout the years, Dartmouth athletes have competed at the very highest level, excelling in NCAA championships ranging from track and field to basketball, cross country to soccer, as well as skiing, hockey, lacrosse, baseball and tennis. The college has demonstrated a total commitment to athletics and recreation with over $100 million in facility improvements since 2000, including: Boss Tennis Center and Gordon Pavilion, Scully-Fahey Field (featuring FieldTurf), Blackman Football Practice Fields, McLane Skiway Lodge and Corey Ford Rugby Clubhouse; comprehensive renovations to Leverone Fieldhouse, Hanover Country Club, Berry Center squash courts, Lew...instein Athletic Center (featuring a new 14,000-square-foot recreational fitness center), and Memorial Field (including FieldTurf playing surface and Tartan track); Floren Varsity House (featuring a 10,000-square-foot varsity strength training center); Burnham Soccer Field and Sports Pavilion; an AstroTurf field for field hockey and recreational sports; upgraded basketball offices and locker rooms, and beautiful new venues for baseball (Red Rolfe Field at Biondi Park) and softball (Dartmouth Softball Park) as well as the 70,000-square-foot Indoor Practice Facility that was completed in 2020, transforming how hundreds of Dartmouth student-athletes prepare year-round for competition. Although the Ivy League schools do not offer athletic scholarships, admission is need-blind, and more than half of the Dartmouth student body receives financial assistance. A private, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational college, Dartmouth's focus is on undergraduate education, but the College is considered a small university with graduate schools of business, engineering and medicine as well as 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences.

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