Position Department: Athletics Administration

Position School: Administration: No School

The Robert Morris University Department of Athletics offers a seven-month internship position for an undergraduate interested in working in collegiate athletic administration. Our office will provide on-the-job training and applicants should possess an interest in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics. This innovative leader will help the department build a comprehensive and sustainable leadership development program for student-athletes, and department staff and coaches. The intern will also develop a strategy for communications and social media that highlights student-athlete experiences, accolades, and leadership. These programs and strategies will include deliberate efforts to support diversity and inclusion efforts of the department. In line with the institutional priorities of the college, we encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the department of athletics, including its cultural, gender and ethnic diversity. RMU is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, and fosters an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for all members of our community. We are committed to developing a culture of leadership through our employees and student-athletes, embracing the backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to RMU Athletics. Qualified underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities: Student-Athlete Development...Works with the department of athletics senior athletics administration to create a comprehensive and sustainable student-athlete development program including: Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) growth, presence, and impact, Captains leadership development, Emerging leader program. Meet with athletic leadership, coaches, current student leaders, campus leadership program leaders, and directors to assess current programming finding opportunities for growth and development. Work with the same groups to develop vision, mission, goals, strategy, and structure of comprehensive programming that addresses development of student-athletes as leaders throughout their sports careers at RMU; include goals and strategies to address diversity and inclusion initiatives as a part of the student-athlete experience. Develop leadership curriculum and programming that meets outlined goals. Create plans for leadership retreats. Plan calendar for the year for all leadership programming. Work with SAAC to increase impact on campus and in enhancement of the student-athlete experience and leadership programming; create events bringing entire student-athlete community together (i.e., beginning of year, mid-year, end-of-year). Work with athletics media relations to create a program strategy that highlights student-athlete experiences, accolades, and leadership. Create a presence on the website for student-athlete leadership programming information. Provide support around website messaging and content that focuses on enhancing the story of the student-athlete experience. Actively communicate and solicit local, regional, and national media coverage for student-athlete centered events and feature stories on RMU athletes and teams both promoting events and highlighting accomplishments using messaging pillars, brand truths, and key messaging points. Create a plan for facilitation of student-athlete awards throughout the department; nominate, facilitate, and promote student-athletes for awards; proactively collaborate across the Office of Communications to help share the news to various audiences. Assist in planning, operation, coordination, promotion, and execution of special student-athlete centered events, including the senior awards dinner. Promote the academic and athletic accomplishments of our programs as well as the community, educational, promotional, partnership, and development-related initiatives of the department of athletics with targeted approaches to appropriate audience segments, including prospective student-athletes. Staff and Coach Development...Work with the department of athletics senior athletics administration to create a comprehensive and sustainable department leadership development program. Meet with athletic leadership, coaches, campus leadership program leaders, and directors to assess current programming finding opportunities for growth and development. Work with the same groups to develop vision, mission, goals, strategy, and structure of comprehensive programming that addresses personal and professional development of staff and coaches as leaders during their employment at RMU; include goals and strategies to address diversity and inclusion initiatives as a part of the department experience. Develop leadership curriculum and programming that meets outlined goals. Create plans for leadership retreats. Plan calendar for the year for all leadership programming. Work with senior athletics administrative team to increase impact on campus and in enhancement of the leadership programming; create events bringing entire department community together (i.e., beginning of year, mid-year, end-of-year).

Qualifications: Preferred, but not limited to, Sport Management, Communication, Psychology and Marketing Majors

Academic Years Preferred: Any Academic Year Will Be Considered

Wage: 7.25

Wage Frequency: Hourly

Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: No

Average Number of Hours Per Week: 12.5

Days of the Week to Work: Various

Anticipated Time Frames to Work: Various

Preferred Start Date: Sep 1, 2024

Anticipated End Date: Apr 30, 2025

Act 153 Clearance Required: No

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No

Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

Additional Posting Information: None

Special Applicant Instructions: None

Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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Students may apply to use their on-campus job for academic credit. This is incumbent upon the student completing the application process through the Career & Professional Development Center and receiving approval from the appropriate department head. Visit www.rmu.edu/why-rmu/campus-experience/cpdc/students for more information).