The University of Pittsburgh's Office of Engagement and Community Affairs (ECA) seeks a United Way Campaign and Employee Volunteer Program Manager to lead the university's annual United Way campaign and to build and steward Pitt's employee volunteer program. Consistent with ECA's role as the university's home for relationship-focused work, this position connects faculty, staff, and departments with meaningful ways to contribute to the region — matching the interests and capacity of the Pitt community with the priorities of our community partners. The Program Manager serves as a connector between the university and United Way staff and priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as functional lead for the annual United Way campaign, coordinating fundraising, communications, events, and partnerships in support of the university's giving goals.
- Serve as the primary contact for faculty, staff, and departments seeking to identify and participate in employee volunteer opportunities, helping match interests and skills to community needs.
- Serve as the primary contact for community partners engaging Pitt employees in volunteer activities, ensuring these opportunities are reciprocal, well-designed, and grounded in genuine partnership.
- Update and deploy training and orientation resources on employee volunteerism for departments and individuals participating in volunteer activities.
- Support volunteer management for key programs — including Be A Good Neighbor Block Parties, Day of Caring, PEER Read Alouds, and Christmas Day at Pitt — coordinating logistics, recruitment, and preparation in advance of each event.
- Track participation and outcomes across campaign and volunteer activities, contributing to ECA's broader work of understanding and demonstrating the university's community engagement.
Plans and executes comprehensive community engagement plans and maintains a community presence. Collaborates to develop engagement workflow integration strategies and a calendar of community events. Plans logistics, provides mentoring to staff, and tracks the impact of efforts. Develops budgets, engages in fundraising, and performs associated financial duties. Creates informational and marketing materials and maintains databases.
Must have strong communication skills and be able to interact with University faculty, researchers, and staff and non-University personnel in diverse environments. Must have the ability to work collaboratively. Must be able to communicate effectively. Computer literacy is required.
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time especially for events.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Community Engagement Program Manager
- Job Family: Community & Government
- Job Sub-Family: Community Outreach Program
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Successful candidates will bring strong relationship-building and communication skills; experience in volunteer coordination, campaign management, community engagement, or a related field; the ability to manage multiple events and partners simultaneously; and a genuine commitment to the well-being of the Pittsburgh region. Experience working across a large, complex organization and comfort partnering with both internal departments and external community organizations are strongly preferred.
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- 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
- Optional Documents: Cover Letter