Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development

Provides personalized career development services and resources to student-athletes, including career exploration and planning components. Leads all financial education programs and initiatives, including those intersecting Name, Image, and Likeness.

Facilitates the life skills and varsity letter departmental and programmatic events for former and current student-athletes. Supports programs and events with collaborative working across a multi-faceted array of internal and external stakeholders and departments and coordinating the communications, public relations, and marketing for the department. Assists in evaluation, data tracking, and implementation of renewed-objective life skills events.

Provides career development assistance, including career exploration, resume, cover letter/personal statement, interview, graduate/professional school, and internship/employment search and application support. Oversees career tracks and materials for graduate/professional school and targeted career fields. Provides education regarding professional presence and financial literacy through various online and social platforms. Identifies and tracks campus professional development programs and financial literacy resources for the accessibility of student-athletes and Life Skills staff. Collaborates with campus units or individuals for career development and financial education to expand holistic student-athlete support. Plans and executes student-athlete NIL education with a focus on personal branding, values assessments, time and opportunity management, and risk mitigation. Develops and implements financial literacy strategies including, but not limited to individual appointments, referrals, partnerships, initiatives/programs, and workshops. Provides financial education and referrals, regarding banking, saving, investment options, and financial planning. Oversees financial education and resources, including coordinating with campus, community, and national partners. Serves as a Life Skills contact for a varsity sports team; meets with student-athletes individually to provide personal and extended professional development support. The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment. 

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.