Program Administrator - Coaching HER/Tucker Center

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Administrator to lead Body Confident Sport (BCS) program, a global initiative housed within the Coaching HER platform. BCS is a set of digital tools designed to help coaches create body-confident environments that empower girls in sport. The BCS program is supported by a BCS Partnership between Nike, Dove, Tucker Center, and Center of Appearance Research. The Program Manager will play a key leadership role in managing the BCS partnership, BCS program and BCS product/platform to advance BCS's global reach and measuring the impact by aligning user needs, partner priorities, and organizational goals. This role requires a high level of interdisciplinary collaboration across corporate partners, national and international sport organizations, academic institutions, and grassroots sport communities. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in project management, strategic planning, and communications, along with a passion for advancing equity and confidence in girls' sport experiences.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. This is a one-year Temporary Position

About Body Confident Sport: Sport can be a powerful force in a girl's life. Yet, around the world, 45% of teenage girls are dropping out of sport - at twice the rate of boys - because of low body confidence. That's why Dove, the world's biggest provider of self-esteem and body confidence education, has teamed up with Nike, the biggest champion of athletes and sport, to launch the "Body Confident Sport program", to build body confidence for millions of girls and play sports a place where they feel like they belong. Body Confident Sport is a first-of-its-kind, scientifically proven set of coaching tools to build body confidence in 11-17-year-old girls. It was co-developed by Dove and Nike, in partnership with world-renowned researchers and experts - the Centre for Appearance Research and the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport - and includes input from girls and coaches from six countries, including France, India, Japan, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S. Body Confident Sport provides coaches with the materials they need to increase girls' body confidence, body image and self-esteem through sport. To learn more visit www.bodyconfidentsport.com.

About Coaching HER: Coaching HER is a free, research-based online educational platform housed in the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota. Powered by Nike, the platform equips coaches with tools to challenge gender bias and better support girls in sport. To learn more, visit TuckerCenter.org and CoachingHER.org

Job Responsibilities

Project Management 100%

• Demonstrate leadership and ownership of the product. Manage BCS product day-to-day operations, ensuring the product delivers high-quality, evidence-based content that supports confident, gender-equitable coaching of girls.
• Manage program licensing process, including onboarding new licensees and ongoing support.
• Develop and lead Body Confident Sport's global implementation strategy, including planning, execution, and evaluation of BCS as a key product within Coaching HER. Work closely with and the Tucker Center Director, Product Owner of Coaching HER, Strategic Operations and Comms/Marketing.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders (e.g. customers, partners, executives, and other departments) on matters related to BCS and represent BCS at industry meetings, conferences, and events.
• Serve as the Partnership Manager for collaboration between Nike, Dove, Tucker Center and Centre for Appearance Research, to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Lead expansion of BCS. Manage translations of BCS into new languages and any adaptations.
• Continuously monitor the program's performance, gather feedback from users and partners, and use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and prioritize future improvements.
• Develop assets and approach for in-person BCS workshops (e.g., virtual, webinars, in person workshops, conference presentations)
• Identify, develop and manage organizational relationships and partnerships of stakeholders for implementation and adoption of BCS internationally, for example:
  • Grassroots sport organizations globally
  • National Governing Bodies or Sport Federations globally
  • Higher Ed Coaching Major/Minor programs
• Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, emerging trends, and new technologies that may impact the program's success.
• Ensure BCS is compliant with all relevant regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of relevant, professional experience, education and training.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional, relevant experience in sport or social impact partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-stakeholder projects across sectors (corporate, nonprofit, academia, grassroots).
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage complex timelines and deliverables.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment.
• Experience with project management, managing daily activities and delivering results in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations and to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate complex internal and external organizations.
• Youth sport partnership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Global youth sport partnership experience
• Proficiency in multiple languages, given the global scope of the initiative.
• Familiarity with gender equity, body image, or sport-based youth development.

Department Overview

The School of Kinesiology advances interdisciplinary knowledge about physical activity and human movement in order to promote lifelong health and well-being in local, national, and global communities. Our innovative research, high-quality teaching, and collaborative outreach focus on the science and management of physical activity and human movement within contexts such as exercise, health care, and sport. We offer three undergraduate majors serving over 500 students (BS in Kinesiology, Sport Management, and Physical Activity and Health Promotion), an honors program, three minors (including a newly launched Esport Management minor), and a coaching certificate program. Over 150 students enroll in six graduate degree programs (MEd in Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Management, and Physical Activity and Health; MS and PhD in Kinesiology with seven emphasis areas). More than 4000 students per year complete courses in our comprehensive Physical Activity Program. Our faculty comprise 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty and 8 full time non-tenure track faculty, and house 14 research labs and centers. The work of the school is supported by 13 staff including CSBU (civil service and bargaining unit) and Professional and Academic Staff. The school is one of seven academic units in the college (see cehd.umn.edu and kin.umn.edu).

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/

Pay Range: The salary for this position is $50,000 per year. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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