Office of Academic Career Development Programs - Assistant Director

Responsible for providing leadership for all program initiatives and implements strategic priorities for initiatives. Manages and assesses interest in initiatives; monitors best practices, new technology, and changing needs of the academic research community, which includes graduate students, postdocs, and faculty. Responsible for communications, website, and technology related to strategic priorities and initiatives.

Essential Functions 

• Implements the Office of Academic Career Development (OACD) strategic priorities.
• Directs all ongoing program initiatives for the OACD, which includes engaging, informative and actionable programs that are part of the two professionalism series for trainees as well as faculty programs.
• Plans, manages, and assesses communication to promote programs for trainees through faculty.
• Plans, manages, and assesses communication and content development to support career development of trainees through faculty.
• Monitors best practices, new technology, and changing needs of the trainee and faculty communities.
• Collaborates with academic and administrative units across the University.
• Assists in managing the budget for the unit area.

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 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.