Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Posted Date: Sep 05, 2025

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  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Part-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
ACC (DI)

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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.

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Department History

University of Pittsburgh Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Chris Hoppe

Departing
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
Assistant Director, Student Athlete Development

University of Pittsburgh Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

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)

University of Pittsburgh Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

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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