Associate Director, Office of Inclusion and Belonging

The Student Affairs Division of the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the Associate Director of the Office of Inclusion Belonging, whose aim is to build integrated, interactive, intersectional, and innovative ecosystems, partnering with students to make their Pitt experience one rooted in belonging. Key program areas of OIB focus on interfaith, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and international student programming. The Associate Director of the Office of Inclusion and Belonging will report to the Director and focus on engaging and educating Pitt students to meet this mission, while also working with the Director to provide leadership to the team, including 4 program coordinators, a student program manager, two assistant directors, and an administrative assistant. The Associate Director will directly supervise the LGBTQIA+ coordinator. Key partners include, but are not limited to, other Student Affairs departments, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Pittsburgh area organizations that share similar values.

The Associate Director will focus on engaging the broader Pitt student community to explore their identities and values through ongoing experiential, dialogue-based, and social programming, leading a team effort to further develop an emerging peer advocate/educator and student program coordinator model. Additionally, the Associate Director will provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the office, facilitating administrative systems that support the team in providing student learning, social, and support experiences.

We seek a leader who holds expertise in facilitation, student development and experiential education. Successful candidates will demonstrate skills and experience in grounding ones work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; as well as experience with facilitation of dialogue and learning opportunities amongst people holding different identities. Additional skills include the ability to work with different groups students, staff, community to identify and coordinate initiatives, while assessing their effectiveness and participant learning outcomes. Administrative experience, including supervision, budget management, and strategic planning, strongly preferred. Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred, with five years related professional work.

It is every employees obligation to support the Student Affairs vision: to support the whole student. All employees within the Division will be required to perform duties outside of their department. Additional assignments may include, but are not limited to Welcome Week activities, committees, events, and other divisional and institutional initiatives.

Job Summary

Assists in long-term planning and oversight of a major college, campus, or University-wide student affairs office to ultimately enrich students lives. Collaborates in strategic planning and implementation of departmental plans and programs. Oversees day-to-day operations and staff. Maintains performance measures and ensures success.

Essential Functions Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists in developing and implementing the departmental strategic plan. Participates in formulating and implementing policies and procedures. Supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned area and departmental employees. Provides guidance and direction to staff involved in department services and programs, including student leadership and peer education models. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Physical Effort Light. 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 accessi ility 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.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Director - Student Affairs

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Student Services

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the option to work remote 2 or more days a week

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the option to work remote 2 or more days a week

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The 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.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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