Director of Educational Outreach Center
University of Pittsburgh | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | |
4200 Fifth Avenue (Show on map) | |
Dec 13, 2024 | |
Director of Educational Outreach Center The University Educational Outreach Center (EOC) is dedicated to building more equitable pathways for all students to gain the potential to enroll at the University of Pittsburgh or other selective colleges and universities. The center maintains an infrastructure that operationalizes collaborations and leverages the assets of the University and external communities to enhance college admissions from matriculation through graduation for underserved and underrepresented students. This includes:
* Effectively growing and strengthening the University's network among elementary, middle school and high school educators;
*Developing and implementing outreach and engagement strategies to reach constituents that are currently underserved and underrepresented at the University; and
*Helping to advance Pitt's mission of forging a larger community of diverse scholars for the 21st Century.
The EOC Director oversees strategic planning, fundraising, assessment, and management of community- and student-focused programs for the center.
Master's degree preferred.
Job Summary Oversees strategic planning, assessment, and management of community- and student-focused programs. Leads team and serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Identifies funding sources and prepares grant proposals. Develops program materials and oversees engagement and outreach efforts. Manages budgets and performs related financial duties. Essential Functions The Director should be collaborative and experienced in management and operations, outreach and engagement, fundraising, assessment, data collection, reporting and analysis. Leads a dynamic and visionary team and serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Identifies funding sources and prepares grant proposals. Develops program materials and oversees engagement and outreach efforts. Manages budgets and performs related financial duties. Must demonstrate proven leadership experience working with diverse communities of learners and engaging students and teachers in K-12 educational environments. Works collaboratively and with cultural humility across units, departments, programs, with leadership, and within the region. Builds and maintains institutional bridges across the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid and the Student Success Hub to recruit, matriculate, and support students transitioning into the University. Reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education. Physical Effort Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. 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. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Director - Student & Community Programs Job Family: Community & Government Job Sub Family: Community Outreach Program 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: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m 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. Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable Please see job description PI256632291 |