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The Assistant Athletic Director/ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 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 Athletic Director/ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging will build rapport and relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and campus/community partners. The Assistant 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 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.

University Benefit Highlights:

-Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
-Retirement and supplemental retirement
-Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
-Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
-Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, communications, political studies, or other related fields.
2. Two (2) 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 two years of experience required.

Desired Qualifications
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

Salary

$50,000 – $55,000 annually

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Colette Homan
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.