What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student-Athlete Development Intern position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
VCU Athletics is seeking an energetic, passionate intern for our Student Athlete Development area.
Position Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Development, the Student-Athlete Development Intern will assist with all aspects of the student-athlete development program. The Student-Athlete Development Intern’s primary focus will assist in the delivery and implementation of the Student-Athlete Vocational Assessment program, providing career and life skills advising to first year student-athletes. Additionally, The Student-Athlete Development Intern will assist in the development and daily operations related to student-athlete career development, leadership development, community engagement, personal development, and academic support services. The individual will collaborate with different parts of the VCU Athletic Department and VCU Campus departments. This position requires some evening and weekend hours.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
General knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; and
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
An advanced degree or progress towards a Master’s Degree
Personal student-athlete collegiate experience;
Multilingual skills; and
Experience working with student-athletes at a large, diverse, urban, NCAA Division l university.
Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
Physical Demands and Activities:
Light lifting (<20 lbs.) - Essential
Pushing/pulling - Essential
Standing - Essential
Sitting - Essential
Repetitive motion – Essential
Walking – Essential
Reaching – Marginal
Bending – Marginal
Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold – Marginal
Extreme noise – Marginal
Emotional Demands:
Fast pace - Essential
Average pace - Essential
Multiple stimuli - Essential
Frequent change - Essential
Intense customer interaction - Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands:
Memory - Essential
Reasoning - Essential
Hearing - Essential
Reading - Essential
Analyzing - Essential
Logic - Essential
Verbal communication - Essential
Written communication - Essential
Salary Range: $21.00
Position Details:
Department:
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Grace Blevins
Contact Email: gablevins@vcu.edu
Contact Phone:
Salary : $21
