Job no: 549359
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development & NIL, the Student-Athlete Development Assistant plays a vital role in empowering a diverse community of student-athletes. This position is dedicated to fostering personal growth, enhancing career readiness, and promoting civic engagement.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.
The Student-Athlete Support Services unit is dedicated to fostering the academic, personal, and professional growth of SDSU student-athletes through a comprehensive, integrated support system. This unit comprises two primary components: Student-Athlete Development and Academic Support Services.
Academic Support Services provides tailored academic advising, tutoring, and eligibility monitoring, ensuring student-athletes meet their academic goals while maintaining integrity and progress toward graduation.
Through collaboration with campus resources and community partners, this unit delivers innovative, data- driven support to help student-athletes thrive in all aspects of their college experience and post-graduate endeavors.
Through the Aztecs Going Pro program, Student-Athlete Development offers personalized opportunities that prepare student-athletes for life after sports, focusing on career development, leadership, civic engagement, and personal growth. Students engage in experiential learning activities, career coaching, and workshops that build critical life skills, such as resume writing, interviewing, and professional networking.
This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Development and NIL.
For more information regarding the Department of Athletics, click here.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field. Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to full compliance with NCAA, conference, and San Diego State University rules, policies, and procedures in all aspects of job performance.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with administration, faculty, coaches, parents, student-athletes, constituents within the university, and the university community.
• Experience working in a Division I athletic department advising/tutoring/mentoring student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA initial and continuing eligibility requirements.
• Previous experience teaching is preferred.
• Previous experience with ACS and GradesFirst is preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

• Provide strategic organizational support for Aztecs Going Pro, the department’s comprehensive four-year student-athlete development initiative
• Coordinate and execute programming that supports student-athlete personal, academic, and professional development
• Engage regularly with student-athletes to promote leadership, life skills, and civic involvement
• Collaborate with campus partners and athletic staff to deliver impactful workshops and events
• Develop a working knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and academic support systems