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Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives

The Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer, serves as trusted advisor and University partner on high-priority programs, initiatives, special projects and communications. This position:

• Advises, influences and helps drive the implementation of Plan for Pitt 2028, including, but not limited to, programs, initiatives, special projects and communications.
• Provides leadership in identifying institutional priorities and advancing new initiatives.
• Supports short- and long-term institutional planning.
• Responsible for partnering with all University leadership and University stakeholders to propel strategic planning, initiatives, advisory services, and partnership.
• Manages simultaneous responsibilities for the senior leader to enable them to respond adeptly to changing priorities.
• Supports executive communications for unit.
• Possess exceptional analytical, administrative and financial skills and the capacity to be nimble, entrepreneurial and able to adjust to changing environments.
• Supports the Vice Chancellor and other senior leadership on an as-needed basis for when various matters arise. Job Summary

Leads team and directs the development and implementation of change management strategies. Identifies stakeholders that offer strategic change opportunities. Designs new processes, operating models, and training sessions and coordinates the implementation of operating procedures and processes. Ensures objectives are communicated and achieved. Analyzes data to make recommendations, improvements, and training programs.

Essential Functions

N/A

Physical Effort

Duties are primarily sedentary. Must be able to use a computer at a desk or similar workstation, and travel to on-campus meetings as needed.

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 - Organizational Transformation Job Family: Information Technology Job Sub Family: Systems Administration Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors 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: To be determined based on 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 Optional Documents: Cover Letter PI251349267