Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Life

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 oversees the student-athlete development and life skills program by providing student-athletes the opportunity to prepare for success academically, athletically and in their personal growth and development.  

Required Qualifications:  Master’s degree. 7 years’ experience performing student-athlete development related work. 

Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years performing student-athlete development related work including experience leading and managing a unit of student-athlete development professionals at the Division 1 level of college athletics. Experience overseeing and/or developing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programming for student-athletes and staff.

An equivalent combination of work experience and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions 

Implement and conduct a developmental life skills program for student athletes aimed to enhance individuals in all aspects of student-athlete development. Develop and/or enhance programs focused on the key commitment areas of the Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program.

Physical Effort 

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