11/21/2019 Job Description - Director of Graduate Advising and Engagement for Humanities (19008473)

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Director of Graduate Advising and Engagement for Humanities

Graduate Studies-Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (19008473)

The Office of the Dean in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Director of
Graduate Advising and Engagement for the Humanities for a newly awarded grant from The
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support Humanities Engage: Reimagining Humanities Doctoral
Education.

This position is responsible for enhancing graduate education in the Dietrich School of Art and
Sciences by helping doctoral students in the humanities navigate the integration of the many
facets of academic life into a coherent and fulfilling academic and career plan. The incumbent will
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provide overall leadership and project management on this three-and-a-half year grant. Will be
responsible for creating an immersive fellowship program, design and organize new initiatives,
provide career guidance, partner with Directors of Graduate Studies and advisors, work
collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to enhance graduate student experiences,
and supervise a Project Coordinator assisting on the grant.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building a culturally diverse staff.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a
wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required. This
position requires an innovative and nimble individual able to adapt to a changing environment.
Incumbent must have superior communication skills to build relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.

This position is funded by a 42-month grant, with an intention of sustaining the position long-term,
assuming that the existence of the position has proven effective and that funds are available to
sustain it.

A Ph.D. in an arts or humanities discipline required with 4 years of relevant experience. At least
two years of work experience outside of academia is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will
have work experience both inside and outside academia, including in graduate education,
advising, mentoring, career development, human resources, or related fields. All candidates are
required to submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (including at least one supervisor, two
preferred) with name, contact information, and relationship to candidate. Applications that do not
include these documents will be considered incomplete.
 

Qualifications:

4+ years of related experience 

Excellent computer software and analytical skills are essential
Excellent organizational, written communication, interpersonal, analytical, reasoning
and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, and prioritize
 

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values

equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular

Job Classification Staff.Administrator.IV

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required PhD or ScD

Minimum Experience Level Required 3-5 years experience

Work Schedule 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Hiring Range $46,644.00 - $76,440.00

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

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dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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