Director, Student-Athlete Professional Development

Hanover, NH

The Director of Student-Athlete Career Development is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive career development strategy tailored to the unique needs of Dartmouth's student-athletes. This role oversees all aspects of career programming within Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2), ensuring that student-athletes receive targeted support in career exploration, networking, and securing internships, externships, and full-time employment.

By building and maintaining relationships with alumni, employers, and campus partners, the director enhances opportunities for student-athletes to connect with industry professionals and gain valuable career experience. Additionally, this position serves as the Dartmouth Center for Career Design's ( DCCD) industry expert for students and alumni interested in careers in sports and recreation, developing specialized resources and programming in this field. The director also works collaboratively across departments, leveraging existing career resources while creating tailored initiatives that align with the career development process for student-athletes.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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