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The Assistant Associate Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging/Student-Athlete Development is responsible for the holistic development of Illinois State student-athletes, and will provide the education, resources, and opportunities that support learning essential life skills vital to student-athlete success at Illinois State and beyond. The Assistant Associate Athletic Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging/Student-Athlete Development will build rapport and relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff, the ISU Office of Equity and Inclusion, and campus/community partners. The Assistant Associate Athletic Director will develop, manage, and execute services that address the recruitment, retention, graduation, and professional placement of all student-athletes; assess and identify the challenges of BIPOC student-athletes as it relates to first generation college students, socioeconomic and diverse backgrounds and transitioning to college and the Illinois State environment. This position will develop and implement strategic initiatives that help the department of athletics attain measurable diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and life skills development that contribute to a diversified student body and work force. Will also organize, align and activate campus and off-campus resources to meet those identified challenges. Responsible for adhering to the philosophies and regulations of the Department, University, and NCAA as they relate to assigned duties in the Department of Athletics under the direction of the Executive Associate Athletics Director. This position will serve on the Senior Staff.

1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, communications, political studies, kinesiology, athletics administration or other related fields.
2. Three (3) years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional level experience working in student development, athletics, educational leadership, teaching life skills, social work or related field. A post graduate internship could be used to count toward the experience required.

Preferred:

1. Master's degree
2. Experience working in Higher Education
3. Experience working in Collegiate Athletics
4. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
5. Demonstrated work experience in either creation, organization, leadership of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programing or similar equivalent
6. Demonstrated organizational and leadership ability.
7. Demonstrated ability to analyze fundamentals and advanced skills

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