Manages external affairs for Life Skills, primarily focusing on employer and alumni relations. Utilizes professional relationships to support student-athlete career development and mentorship programs. Serves as a liaison for career development initiatives.

Manages the programming and services related to the athletic mentorship program. Recruits, trains, matches, and monitors student-athletes and mentors. Establishes processes, assessments, and policies for outreach and data collection. Assists in creating marketing and promotional materials, recruitment presentations, and athlete development services.

Oversees external partnerships, including all employer relations to source internships, employment, and mentorship opportunities. Identifies diverse internships and manages internship catalog. Leverages relationships and resources to provide innovative experiential learning opportunities and exposure-based programs. Develops and manages job board, ensuring easy accessibility for student-athletes and external professionals. Designs, oversees, and executes all external marketing and communications content for external partners. Collaborates with campus career development units or individuals to expand career development opportunities. 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.