The Department of Involvement and Student Unions magnifies mattering by creating inclusive physical and virtual spaces, offering a diverse array of activities to students. By focusing on these pillars, the department aims to ensure that every student feels valued, connected, and empowered to make the most of their university experience. The department also advises student organizations, provides leadership development opportunities, and offers dynamic programming both on and off campus. Leadersh... more details
The Department of Involvement and Student Unions magnifies mattering by creating inclusive physical and virtual spaces, offering a diverse array of activities to students. By focusing on these pillars, the department aims to ensure that every student feels valued, connected, and empowered to make the most of their university experience. The department also advises student organizations, provides leadership development opportunities, and offers dynamic programming both on and off campus. Leadership Development is one of the units that falls within the Department.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in college student personnel/higher education and student affairs or similar area preferred.
Manages a program and improves student programs, services, and retention. Performs budgetary and grant functions. Manages daily office operations and operations for select services. Markets programs and services, presents workshops, and develops policies and procedures. Facilitates new student programming.
A commitment to student interaction and advising, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Coordinates, promotes, implements, evaluates, benchmarks, and improves student programs and services. Develops, plans, monitors, analyzes, and administers program budgets. Develops student assessments and retention initiatives. Promotes and markets programs and services. Presents workshops and seminars. Recruits, hires, and supervises student staff.
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
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.
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkThe 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.
