Careers at Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director / Student-Athlete Development will serve as a member of the Virginia Tech Athletics Student-Athlete Development team and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director / Student-Athlete Development. This position will be responsible for creating and executing various personal development programs for student-athletes, including community outreach, sexual misconduct education and alcohol education, and mental health programming. The position will also co-advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and supervise the Office of Student-Athlete Development intern program.

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution with relevant experience, or a Master’s degree.
Experience in a collegiate athletics administrative area, such as student-athlete development, academic advising, life skills, etc.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality as well as a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, etc.

Experience working with student-athletes at a NCAA Division I university

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Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with experience.

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

7/25/25

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.