Employment Opportunities

ASSISTANT WOMEN'S ROWING COACH (Specialist IA)
University of Connecticut
Division of Athletics

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for the full time position of Assistant Women's Rowing Coach. Responsibilities include: assisting the Head Women's Rowing Coach in planning and organizing all phases of a Division I women's rowing program including recruitment of prospective student-athletes; scheduling and travel arrangements, development of the student-athlete; race day preparation; assisting with boat maintenance and repair; marketing and community involvement; safely transporting equipment to races; and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Women's Rowing Coach.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; two years of collegiate coaching experience; demonstrated experience in the recruiting process of qualified student-athletes; a demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate coaching experience with a Division I program; collegiate student-athlete rowing experience; and coaching experience with both novice and varsity level rowers.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

Candidates should submit letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

Academic Counselor (UCP VII)
Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes
University of Connecticut
Division of Athletics

The Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes is seeking applications and nominations for the position of an Academic Counselor. This individual will assistant in providing academic counseling to the men's basketball student-athlete cohort. Responsibilities include: providing academic career, social and personal counseling to members of the University of Connecticut Intercollegiate Athletic Men's Basketball team; assessing academic needs of students and coordinating and carrying out appropriate support and intervention strategies; monitoring academic progress in accordance with NCAA and University rules; working in conjunction with other University personnel and programs; and developing and implementing academic enhancement programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling Education or related field ; at least five years of experience (within the past six years) as an academic support counselor for intercollegiate student-athletes at a Division I academic institution; ability to work with students from diverse ethnic, educational and cultural backgrounds and be familiar with the academic and social issues they face; excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with faculty, staff, coaches and members of the community; excellent written and verbal skills; Counselors are also expected to work some evenings to monitor study halls and attend recruiting functions on weekends to meet with prospective student-athletes and their parents; and the ability and willingness to work and travel some evenings/weekends providing academic support.

Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience advising and counseling men's basketball student-athletes at a Division I academic institution; prior experience in the supervision and evaluation of academic counseling staff; experience in managing and coordinating study halls; and able to demonstrate ability to teach study skills.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

Candidates should submit letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: jobs.uconn.edu. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

Assistant Men's Track and Field/Cross Country Coach (Specialist IA)
University of Connecticut
Division of Athletics

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for a full-time position of Assistant Men's Track and Field/Cross Country Coach. Responsibilities include: assisting the Head Men's Coach in planning and organizing all phases of a Division I men's track and cross country program including coordinating recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes; development of the student-athlete; marketing and community involvement; and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Men's Track Coach.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; collegiate coaching experience, including demonstrated experience in the recruiting process of qualified student-athletes; a demonstrated working knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; knowledge of and prior experience with administration of collegiate team travel; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate competitive experience; and proven ability to recruit, develop and administer a Distance and Cross Country program.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Candidates should submit letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: jobs.uconn.edu. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

Division of Athletics
Athletic Communications Intern

The University of Connecticut is seeking candidates for two paid full-time internship positions in the Athletic Communications Office. The interns will serve as the primary contact for several sports as assigned; involved with special projects as they develop; and will assist with other programs including football and men's and women's basketball.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; previous media relations of collegiate sports information experience; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications: previous experience in website maintenance highly desired; previous experience with desktop publishing software as well as Photoshop highly desired; working knowledge of the StatCrew statistical software package, specifically for soccer, volleyball, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, and baseball/softball; ability to work athletic events, irregular schedules, weekends and evenings are required.

Intern positions will be 12 month appointments with the opportunity for renewal for a second term. Approximate start date: July 1, 2013.

Candidates should submit letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: jobsinathletics@uconn.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.