Director, Staff Community and Inclusion

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Student Affairs department is seeking a Director of Staff Community and Inclusion to lead engagement initiatives and foster an inclusive, welcoming workplace across the division.

This role directs strategic alignment, long-range planning, and program development, with a focus on staff belonging, culture, and organizational effectiveness, reporting to divisional leadership.

Hybrid schedule with on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience driving employee engagement and inclusive culture in large organizations.
• Ability to design programs, plan events, and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement staff engagement and inclusion initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate community-building activities and celebrations.
• Collaborate with departments to strengthen workplace culture.
• Assess workplace climate and advise leadership on engagement.
• Support recruitment, retention, and collaboration efforts.
• Coordinate communications and resources for engagement initiatives.
• Serve on divisional committees supporting culture and staff success.

Skills

Employee Engagement

Inclusion & Belonging

Event & Program Planning

Relationship Building

Organizational Climate Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description - Director, Staff Community and Inclusion (26005929)

Director, Staff Community and Inclusion

Student Affairs DEI - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005929 )

Develops and implements initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace, and build community across the Division of Student Affairs. Coordinates divisional community-building activities and celebrations, supports employee engagement initiatives, and collaborates with departments to promote a positive organizational culture in which all employees feel connected, supported, and valued. Serves as a resource to divisional leadership on workplace climate, staff engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Required Skill Sets

Employee Engagement & Culture Building — Demonstrated ability to design and implement programs that increase staff engagement, morale, and sense of belonging within a large, multi-department organization.

Inclusion & Belonging — Working knowledge of inclusive workplace practices and the ability to foster a welcoming environment for staff from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Event & Program Planning — Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing community-building activities, celebrations, and recognition events for a large staff population.

Relationship Building & Collaboration — Ability to build trust and partner effectively with directors, senior leaders, and staff across departments to advance shared culture and engagement goals.

Organizational Climate Assessment — Ability to gather input (e.g., surveys, listening sessions) and translate findings into actionable recommendations for divisional leadership.

Master's Degree preferred

Job Summary

Executes strategic alignment, long-term planning, operational planning, and management oversight of major college, campus, or University-wide student affairs functions. Establishes the direction, goals, implementation strategy, evaluation means, student initiatives, and policies of the department. Maintains responsibility for budgetary matters. Directs effective communications, promotions, and public relations for the department.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement staff engagement and inclusion initiatives.

• Plan and coordinate community-building activities and celebrations for staff.

• Collaborate with departments to strengthen workplace culture.

• Assess workplace climate and advise leadership on engagement.

• Support staff recruitment, retention, and collaboration efforts.

• Coordinate communications and resources for engagement initiatives.

• Serve on divisional committees supporting culture and staff success.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Student Affairs Director

Job Family Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family Student Services

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon 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.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.