Head of Public Impact Strategy & Communications

About the role

Serves as the operational and communications lead for the University's Public Impact portfolio, serving the Vice Chancellor for External Relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational lead for the University’s Public Impact portfolio, managing initiatives, cross-functional workplaces, and relationships in the service of driving impact for Pitt’s broader publics.
• Define and oversee data collection campaigns necessary for measuring Public Impact goals in the Plan for Pitt;
• Maintain and administer systems used to track Public Impact activities and stakeholder engagement;
• Collect and validate information about Public Impact initiatives contributed by schools, centers, regional campuses and administrative units, using project management software (e.g., Monday.com).
• Design and coordinate convenings and working sessions that build alignment among efforts and support measurable progress, including developing agendas, presentations and follow-up actions;
• Develop content and presentation materials that support Public Impact reports, websites, stakeholder convenings, leadership engagement and related communications activities;
• Maintain and update the Public Impact website, publicimpact.pitt.edu;
• Collaborate with communications and design partners to advance Public Impact storytelling objectives.

Requirements

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 4
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, which may include activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 20 lbs.

Skills

Project management, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, communication, website management, content development, and collaboration.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.