Pittsburg State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Johnson has been selected as one of 28 recipients of the 2019-20 Under Armour Athletic Directors of the Year. The award is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Johnson was one of four NCAA Division II administrators to be honored with the prestigious award. This marks the second time in his tenure Johnson has been named Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year by NACDA, after receiving the prestigious honor in 2013-14.

As athletics director, Johnson provides leadership and support for the Gorillas' 12 varsity intercollegiate sports programs as well as the department's more than 50 full-time and part-time administrative and coaching staff members.