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Assistant Director of Leadership and Development

Colgate University
paid time off
United States, New York, Hamilton
Jun 06, 2025
Posting Details
Position Information


Job Category Professional/Administrative
Position Title Assistant Director of Leadership and Development
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Division Athletics
Department Athletic Compliance
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $62,355-$66,000
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
One (1) or more years in a collegiate student-athlete support role (graduate assistant, coaching and/or internship experience may be considered) is required.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience playing NCAA Division I athletics or working with DI student-athletes.
  • Past experience facilitating or leading student programming.

Education
A Bachelor's degree is required.

A Master's degree is preferred.
Certifications
Offer Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Physical Requirements
Other Information
Benefits
Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.
Department Statement
Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win - to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.
Accountabilities
The Assistant Director, Leadership & Development will support the Associate Athletics Director, Leadership & Inclusion in leading all aspects of Colgate Athletics student-athlete development programming, including but not limited to programs and initiatives that support academic success, career development, and community engagement. The position will be responsible for assisting in fostering an engaged student-athlete population in order to enhance their overall experience that lead to positive contributions to the campus and local community.
Development & Leadership
Goals of this program include facilitating an inclusive and diverse community for student-athletes to thrive within, as well as the continued growth of relationships with campus partners (such as Career Services, ALANA Cultural Center, the LGBTQ community, Shaw Wellness Institute, etc.) and the continued pursuit of dynamic and engaging programming (such as outside speakers, community events, etc.). This role shall contribute to various areas of this development and leadership programming that supports personal growth and community engagement, which may include but are not limited to:

  • Aid in the planning and execution of a cohesive and comprehensive student-athlete development program that aligns with the University's and Athletics Department's mission and vision. This program should coincide with the academic and career path of a four-year student-athlete while balancing time demands and programming opportunities across campus;
  • Serve as the advisor to Colgate student-athlete affinity groups, including Raiders of Color Connect (ROCC) and Athlete Ally;
  • Provide support to the assigned staff advisor to student-athlete led functional groups including Wellness Advocates and Career Ambassadors; and
  • Oversight of student-athlete community service initiatives.


Academic Success & Support
Colgate Athletics' academic support services are intended to serve as a supplement, rather than a replacement, to the resources and support provided by the greater campus community to all students, such as faculty (academic) advisors, administrative deans, disability support services, tutoring, etc. This office is dedicated to assisting student-athletes in navigating Colgate and campus life, balancing potential conflicts that may arise due to time demands, and helping to educate on NCAA and Patriot League eligibility regulations.

This position will assist in these pursuits by supporting assigned sport programs in the following ways:

  • Monitor the progress of student-athletes who have been identified to be in need of special academic support, or who are at risk of failing to meet academic expectations, advise student-athletes to take full advantage of support services available to Colgate students, and encourage close interaction with professors and faculty advisors.
  • Provide academic and life skills mentorship to individual student-athletes and to athletic teams. This may include the development and implementation of workshops and lectures addressing academic achievement, time management and personal development.
  • Facilitate connections between student-athletes and appropriate campus and academic resources.
  • Support student-athletes in finding ways to effectively communicate with campus faculty and administration in order to navigate potential concerns or conflicts that may arise.

This position is expected to maintain a working knowledge of Colgate University academic policies and procedures, as well as a general understanding of NCAA and Patriot League academic eligibility requirements.

This position may also aid in the supervision of student workers as assigned.

Colgate Athletics Mission:
To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number 2025S051Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule
Job Open Date 06/06/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    Are you currently a Colgate employee?

    • Yes
    • No


  2. *
    Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

    • Yes
    • No


  3. *
    Do you have a spouse/domestic partner who currently is, or will be, employed at Colgate University?

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Are you at least 18 years of age?

    • Yes
    • No


  5. *
    Please let us know how you heard about this position.

    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • BlackCoachesinSports
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    • Cazenovia Republican
    • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Chronicle of Philanthropy
    • Colgate Employee
    • Colgate Website
    • CoSIDA
    • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
    • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Mid-York Weekly
    • NACWA
    • naviGATE
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    • Norwich Evening Sun
    • Oneida Daily Dispatch
    • Sherburne News
    • Studentaffairs.com
    • Syracuse Post Standard
    • Utica Observer Dispatch
    • Waterville Times
    • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
    • Other



  6. If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position.

    (Open Ended Question)




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter


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