Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services

Assists in development and advancement of strategic priorities, oversees teams, initiatives and projects. Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.

Athletics Administration

Initiated in 1995, the mission of the Cathy & John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program is to prepare student-athletes for success while in college and for life after college. The Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services implements and conducts a student-athlete development and life skills program aimed at providing student-athletes an opportunity to prepare for success academically, athletically and in their personal growth and development. Leads and manages life skills team and collaborates within athletics, on campus, in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and with the Pittsburgh community to enhance program efforts.

Essential Functions

Implements and conducts a developmental life skills program for student athletes aimed at enhancing individuals in all aspects. Devises programs within the Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program. Leads Panthers to Pros Mentorship Program. Oversees Pitt Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) governance and leadership group. Works with internal departmental units in providing support and education for NIL/Revenue Share programs and strategy. Builds and manages key relationships on campus and in the Pittsburgh community to enhance programming and opportunities for student-athletes. Guides departmental service-learning efforts to offer student-athletes’ opportunities to positively impact their local community. Develops and implements strategic planning for the student athlete services area of Athletics. Establishes short- and long-term department goals. Develops new programs and evaluates success of programs. Works to improve all aspects of the life skills program through careful research and deliberation. Enlists support of and participation by various University staff and relevant departments to strengthen the program. Supervises staff, which includes hiring, mentoring, professional growth, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and other human resource administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Associate Athletics Director

Job Family

Athletics

Job Sub-Family

Athletics Administration

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification

7 years’ experience performing student-athlete development related work, including progressive experience leading and managing a unit of student-athlete development professionals at the Division 1 level of college athletics. An equivalent combination of work experience and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.

Work Schedule

Varies

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable