Head of Public Impact Strategy & Communications in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Head of Public Impact Strategy & Communications

Office of External Relations - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003683)

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for External Relations, this position serves as the operational and communications lead for the University's Public Impact portfolio. The position leads systems, data collection and reporting, stakeholder engagement, communications, and storytelling that support Public Impact priorities and works closely with colleagues across External Relations, schools, centers and regional campuses, as well as communications partners, to track progress and steward Public Impact messaging across the University.

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of planning, design, and execution of large or complex projects. Assists in developing timelines and ensures adherence to deadlines. Manages financial aspects of projects and other administrative duties. Handles external correspondence and drafts reports and other communications.

Essential Functions

Public Impact Strategy and Operations: Serve as the operational lead for the University’s Public Impact portfolio, managing initiatives, cross functional workplaces, and relationships in the service of driving impact for Pitt’s broader publics.

Data, Reporting, and Information Management: Define and oversee data collection campaigns necessary for measuring Public Impact goals in the Plan for Pitt; Maintain and administer systems used to track Public Impact activities and stakeholder engagement; Collect and validate information about Public Impact initiatives contributed by schools, centers, regional campuses and administrative units, using project management software (e.g., Monday.com).

Convening and Network Coordination: Design and coordinate convenings and working sessions that build alignment among efforts and support measurable progress, including developing agendas, presentations and follow-up actions

Communications and Message Stewardship: Develop content and presentation materials that support Public Impact reports, websites, stakeholder convenings, leadership engagement and related communications activities; Maintain and update the Public Impact website, publicimpact.pitt.edu; Collaborate with communications and design partners to advance Public Impact storytelling objectives.

Physical Effort

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, which may include activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 20 lbs.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Project Manager III

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Program & Project Management

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 4

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: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable