Associate Director, Student-Athlete Professional Development | Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire, 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.