Director, Staff Community and Inclusion

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Staff.Student Affairs Director to lead strategic alignment and long-range planning for student affairs functions. This role oversees budget, communications, promotions, and departmental policies, guiding staff engagement and inclusive workplace culture across the division.

Responsibilities include planning community-building activities, collaboration with departments, and advising leadership on climate, engagement, and staffing strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience in student affairs or related operations.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to lead engagement and inclusion initiatives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Staff engagement

Inclusion initiatives

Workplace culture

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

Student Affairs

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.

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 BasedUpon 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