Details
Posted: 25-Mar-26
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire
Type: Full-time
Salary: $79,500 - $88,000
Categories
Operations
Operations - Academic Support
Sector
Collegiate Sports
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 1129365
The Associate Director, Student Athlete Professional Development supports the design and implementation of a career development strategy tailored to the unique needs of Dartmouth’s varsity student athletes. Reporting to the Director, External Partnerships & Special Projects, this role coordinates career programming within Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2), cultivates alumni and employer relationships, and serves as a subject matter resource for DCCD’s sports and recreation career track. The Associate Director works collaboratively across campus units, leveraging existing career resources while developing targeted initiatives that align with the career development process for student athletes.
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp
- Bachelor’s degree in career development, student affairs, sports management, business, or a related field and three to five years of relevant experience (career services, student athlete support, employer relations, or equivalent).
- 3-5 years' experience of demonstrated experience in career development, coaching, or advising, preferably with student athletes or within higher education.
- Proven ability to support the development and implementation of career related programming, including networking events, employer engagement initiatives, and career readiness workshops.
- Strong relationship building skills with experience cultivating partnerships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of career pathways in the sports and recreation industries and the ability to guide students interested in these fields.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Ability to assess program effectiveness and utilize data to inform decision making and enhance student outcomes.
- Understanding of the unique career development needs of varsity student athletes and familiarity with NCAA regulations as they pertain to career and professional development.
- 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 & Experience
- 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 building partnerships that create career opportunities.
- Familiarity with career assessment tools (e.g., CliftonStrengths, MBTI) to support student career exploration.
- Experience developing and managing mentorship or alumni networking programs at the program/project level.
- 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 with career management platforms (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.
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About Dartmouth College
Often considered a mecca for the highly motivated student-athlete, Dartmouth student-athletes have a storied history of competing at the highest levels, excelling in NCAA Division I championships across sports such as track and field, basketball, cross country, soccer, skiing, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and tennis. Nicknamed “The Big Green,” Dartmouth sponsors 35 varsity sports - 16 for men, 18 for women and coed sailing; there are also 35 club and 24 intramural sports as three-quarters of Dartmouth undergraduates participate in some form of athletics. Competing as a member of the Ivy League, the Big Green recently celebrated multiple championships across football, men’s hockey, skiing, equestrian, and women’s rugby, reinforcing a culture of competitive distinction. The College has invested more than $100 million in athletic facilities since 2000, reflecting a longstanding commitment to excellence in athletics, physical education, and recreation. Guided by the leadership of Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, Mike Harrity, Dartmouth Athletics has embraced a “Distinctly Dartmouth” framework, co-created with coaches and staff, that emphasizes the core values of ten...acity, collaboration, and passion. This values-driven approach informs every aspect of the student athlete experience, aligning athletic priorities with the academic mission of the College and strengthening the sense of community across campus. At the same time, Dartmouth has deepened its investment in holistic student well-being through the creation of the Teevens Center for Peak Performance, a new initiative designed to enhance mental wellness, leadership development, and performance science. This innovative resource benefits varsity athletes as well as the broader student body, underscoring Dartmouth’s commitment to preparing graduates to excel both on the playing field and in life. 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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