Director of Student Involvement - University of Pittsburgh

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the University's most visible and impactful student-facing departments. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Engagement, the Director of Student Involvement provides strategic leadership for a department that shapes the co-curricular experience for thousands of students each year. You'll oversee a talented leadership team responsible for Campus Programs, the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), Leadership Development, and Experience Pitt—the University's student engagement platform. Together, these areas support more than 800 registered student organizations, signature campus traditions, leadership programs, student media, and countless opportunities for students to build community and develop lifelong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a talented leadership team responsible for Campus Programs, the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), Leadership Development, and Experience Pitt.
• Support more than 800 registered student organizations, signature campus traditions, leadership programs, student media, and countless opportunities for students to build community and develop lifelong leadership skills.
• Play a pivotal role in advancing student engagement while partnering across the University to foster an inclusive, vibrant campus community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Organizational Leadership, Counseling, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, campus activities, student engagement, leadership development, student organizations, residence life, orientation, student success, or related areas.
• Experience supervising and developing professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience managing departmental operations, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive environments where all students can thrive.
• Ability to utilize assessment, data, and outcomes to support continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising student government or comparable student leadership organizations.
• Experience leading complex student engagement programs at a large college or university.
• Familiarity with student development theory and higher education best practices.
• Experience navigating complex student issues, campus partnerships, and organizational change.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $75,000-$90,000.

Schedule

The position is hybrid and offers flexibility.

Benefits

The University of Pittsburgh offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including medical, dental, vision, retirement programs, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, tuition benefits, and additional wellness resources. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging, and well-being and seeks candidates who will contribute to and support this commitment through their leadership, practice, and engagement with the campus community. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran.