Hybrid

Director-Operations & Administration-CMMR

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA$86.4k – $129.5k/yrPosted October 22, 2026via Pitt Careers

Serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership and advises on programs, initiatives, and special projects. Translates strategic plans into operational plans. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops effective partnerships throughout the University to advance University vision. Develops and administers the operating budget.

•    Serves as a trusted senior-level advisor to University leadership and is responsible for providing input on the vision and charge. Provides leadership and strategic direction for all operations related to academic programs and student services.
•    Establishes priorities, projects, and processes to achieve established goals in line with the University’s strategic plan and ensures department academic programs maintain accreditation.
•    Partners with University leadership on programming and structures that enhance the student, faculty, and staff experience.
•    Directs simultaneous responsibilities for leaders to enable them to respond adeptly to changing priorities.
•    Writes reports and correspondence on behalf of the University.

Provides program management support to research projects, including developing proposals, formulating and executing budgets, coordinating execution, tracking progress, and developing required reports.   


-Requires minimal supervision. Work is expected to be done autonomously. 
-Exercises discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.  
-Work is complex and strategic in nature, sets policy, anticipates trends.  Decisions and actions have a direct impact on the operational and strategic outcomes of department or can impact a Responsibility Center or the entire University. High level of problem-solving skills are required.

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.

Job Details

  • Assignment Category: Full-time regular
  • Job Classification: Staff.Director - Operations & Administration
  • Job Family: Business Operations & Administration
  • Job Sub-Family: Operational Leadership
  • Campus: Pittsburgh
  • Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7
  • 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: $86,351-$129,526
  • 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
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