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Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25004771)
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.
Job Summary 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.
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
Job Summary
Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25004771)
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.
Job Summary 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.
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
Apply NowPerson | Role |
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Chris Hoppe Departing
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Deputy Athletic Director, Administration |
![]() Mike Farabaugh |
Director, Academic Support Services / Academic Coordinator |
![]() Sam Clancy |
Director, Varsity Letter Club |
![]() Christina Sheets |
Associate Director, Academic Support ServicesASSIGNMENTS-Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Football |
![]() Mandy Matson |
Assistant Director, Academic Support Services / Director, Writing Services |
![]() Chris Byland |
Assistant Director, Academic Support Services ASSIGNMENTS-Wrestling, Swimming & Diving |
![]() Pam Allan |
Assistant Director, Systems Administration |
![]() Colby Wilson Departing
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Assistant Director, Student Athlete Development |
Person | Role |
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Chris Hoppe |
Deputy Athletic Director, Administration |
Liz Reyes |
Senior Associate AD for Student Life |
Kelsi Schaer |
Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life |
![]() Mike Farabaugh |
Director of Academic Support Services/Academic Coordinator (MBB) |
![]() Sam Clancy |
Director of Varsity Letter Club |
![]() Christina Sheets |
Associate Director (WBB, MSOC, WS&D, VB) |
![]() Mandy Matson |
Assistant Director (GYM, WSOC) / Director of Writing Services |
![]() Chris Byland |
Assistant Director (BASE, WRES, MS&D, SB) |
Person | Role |
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![]() Penny Semaia |
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Life |
Chris Hoppe |
Exec. Assoc. AD/ Sports Administration/ Student Services |
![]() Kristen Marster |
Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives |
Kelsi Schaer |
Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life |
![]() Mike Farabaugh |
Director of Academic Support Services/Academic Coordinator (MBB) |
![]() Christina Sheets |
Associate Director (WBB, MSOC, WS&D, VB) |
![]() Mandy Matson |
Assistant Director (GYM, WSOC) / Director of Writing Services |
![]() Chris Byland |
Assistant Director (BASE, WRES, MS&D, SB) |
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