Department Coordinator - Pittsburgh, PA

The Department Coordinator will initiate, coordinate, implement and retain electronic documentation for all administrative and faculty actions related to the departmental(s) chair’s office within the Social Sciences Division of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. Serves as a liaison between the department(s) and the Humanities Division Business Office, the Dietrich School Dean’s Office, the Dietrich School Payroll and Sponsored Projects Teams, the Social Sciences Events Team, University Office of International Services and various University Business Offices. Also responsible for: processing travel expense reimbursements, travel advance settlements, One Card and Panther Express purchases, professional service contract agreements, department website updates, as well as general office management and oversight of student worker duties. Provides comparable service and back-up to other Dietrich School departments as needed. 

Job Summary
Performs administrative assistant support work of moderate complexity.

Essential Functions 
Responsibilities will include general office duties such as managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and providing coverage when needed. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing support in planning and coordinating events and and producing communication and marketing materials. Other duties will include assisting with social media updates, and coordinating and preparing the newsletter.

Physical Effort 
Mostly sedentary, but the position will require ability to move and carry display equipment, walk across campus, and computer, scanner, copier and phone usage.

 
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

 
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Administrative Assistant II
Job Family Administrative Support
Job Sub-Family Clerical
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Associate's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
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 am - 5:00 pm
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range $17.74 to $22.17 per hour
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, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable