| Job Title: |
Director of Champions 4 Life |
| Hours Per Week: |
full-time
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| Job Summary: |
The Miami University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics proudly supports the athletic, academic, and personal development of over 500 Division-I student-athletes competing in 19 sports. The Director of Champions 4 Life Leadership Academy will provide NCAA, MAC, NCHC and University-sponsored life skills programming to enhance the student-athlete experience and provide the tools for student-athletes to succeed during and after their tenure at Miami.
The Director of the Champions 4 Life Leadership Academy will be a practitioner that develops, teaches, facilitates and administers the department's comprehensive student-athlete leadership and development program. The position reports to the Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator, working with department administration, coaches and university partners in creating, overseeing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive leadership programming and development initiatives surrounding the student-athlete experience.
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| Duties/Physical Demands: |
Supervise and coordinate all aspects of the planning, implementation, management, and operation of the Champions 4 Life Leadership Academy
• Create and execute a sequential, immersive voluntary learning experience for student-athletes which is specifically designed for the development of current elite and emerging leaders.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across the Oxford community and beyond to create leadership opportunities and connections.
Oversee initiatives and programming designed to enhance the whole student-athlete experience
• Research and implement programming that supports student-athlete welfare, life skills, and personal development, collaborating with other departments across campus.
• Design a program that offers a broad approach to meeting the transitional needs of students entering the University and successfully transitioning into life after college.
Perform management functions related to leadership and student-athlete programming
• Assist in coordinating guest speakers and special events associated with leadership and student welfare programming.
• Assist in initiatives with staff members from the Miami Alumni Fund/University Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Career Services offices to develop programs and resources to enhance athletics leadership, student-athlete initiatives, career mentoring.
Suggest and coordinate leadership programming
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop and implement leadership and educational programs for all student-athletes
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree
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| Desired Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree in educational leadership area
Master's degree
Experience in creating and implementing educational sessions and learning programs for college student audiences
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
Must have excellent written, verbal communication, and public speaking skills
Must have proven ability to lead and guide students
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population and a wide range of constituencies
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive work environment
Must have the ability to work with new technology to enhance job performance and engagement
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
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| Diversity Statement: |
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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| Benefits Eligible: |
Yes
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