Job Function: This position is responsible for oversight of a portfolio of programs, and the Division II Grant Program. The role will also be responsible for oversight of curriculum development measurement and guidelines for departmental programming and facilitation. The position will oversee the departmental design of programming specific leadership development education and outreach efforts.

 Job Responsibilities   

• Serve as program administrator and lead all development and execution processes for a program portfolio that includes educational, career and professional development programming for adult learners in intercollegiate athletics, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Utilize multiple modalities for curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
• Develop strategy for education and outreach programming and initiatives for the NCAA membership that includes the creation of curriculum and facilitation development.
• Oversight of the measurement and evaluation of leadership development programs and initiatives.
• Identify and develop facilitators to assist with educational programming.
• Lead and manage Division II National Grant Program.
• Oversight and supervision of assigned consultants and subject matter experts, with emphasis on regular communication, conducting one-on-one meetings and providing performance feedback.
• Maintain a working knowledge of leadership programs and initiatives at NCAA member institutions, conference offices, and affiliate groups.
• Participate in internal and external cross-functional and collaborative opportunities as applicable.
• Maintain a knowledge of industry trends, concepts, and techniques for delivering high quality developmental experiences to diverse audiences.
• Serve as liaison for membership organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements     

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5-years professional experience providing education and training to adult learners.
• Experience in the development and execution of career and talent development education for adult learners.
• Knowledge and use of learning theory models such as ADDIE, Bloom’s Learning Taxonomy, Andragogy and Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Training Evaluations.
• Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate processes, procedures, and situations beyond current practices to innovate practices and implement strategic initiatives.
• Experience in small and large group facilitation, both in-person and virtually.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple projects with various stakeholder groups.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects.
• Knowledge of managing budgets.
• Understanding of the NCAA structure and function.
• Estimated Travel Required: <50%
• This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.

Key Competencies 

• Effective Communication: Can exchange ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is understood with clarity and purpose.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Comply with established control systems and rules.
• External Awareness: Understands and keeps up to date on local, national, and international policies and trends that impact the association and shapes stakeholders’ views; is aware of the association’s impact on the external environment.
• Motivating Others: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best, can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members, can assess each person’s hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her, pushes tasks and decisions down, empowers others, invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility, makes each individual feel his/her work is important, is someone people like working for and with.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to examine issues and ideas and to identify good and bad reasoning in a variety of fields with differing assumptions, contents, and methods.

Core Values

• LEADERSHIP| We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions, counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
• INCLUSION| We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
• COMMUNICATION| We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
• COLLABORATION| We work together, based on mutual respect, to lead and serve our stakeholders.
• ACCOUNTABILITY| We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.

Experience

• Experience in small and large group facilitation, both in-person and virtually.
• Experience using learning theory models such as ADDIE, Bloom’s Learning Taxonomy, Andragogy and Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Training Evaluations.
• 5 year(s): Professional experience providing education and training to adult learners.

• Budget management
• Experience in the development and execution of career and talent development education for adult learners.

Education

• Bachelors or better

• Masters or better

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