Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Life

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Life

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23005758)

Implements and conducts a life skills program for student-athletes aimed at enhancing the total development of individuals. Leads team and collaborates to enhance efforts. Develops and implements strategic planning, short- and long-term departmental goals, and new programs. Evaluates success and increases effectiveness of programs.

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 Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Life implements and conducts a student-athlete development and life skills program 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. Provides strategic vision and leads Pitt Athletics’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming for student-athletes and staff. Member of Pitt Athletics Executive and Leadership Teams and assists in developing and implementing strategic planning, short- and long-term departmental goals, and new programs for the Department of Athletics. Evaluates success and increases effectiveness of programs.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Senior Associate Athletics Director - Student Life

Job Family Athletics

Job Sub-Family Student Athlete Services

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 Minimum: 7 years’ experience performing student-athlete development related work. Preferred: 10+ years 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

Essential Functions •Implements and conducts a developmental life skills program for student athletes aimed to enhance individuals in all aspects. •Devises programs focused on the 5 key commitment areas of the Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program: career and graduate school preparation, community service, financial education, leadership development and personal development. •Leads Panthers to Pros Mentorship Program, offering all student-athletes the opportunity to connect with established professionals for personal and professional development. •Oversees Pitt Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) governance and leadership group •Sets strategic direction and leads Pitt Athletics’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for staff and student-athletes. (Panthers United) •Co-instructs Life Skills 3 credit course taught in collaboration with the School of Education and Pitt Athletics Mental Health Team. •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 life area of Athletics. Establishes short- and long-term department goals. •Develops new programs and evaluates success of programs. •Aims to increase effectiveness of programs utilizing the University’s extensive resources. 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 and stand for prolonged periods of time.