Develops moderately complex web and print content and marketing. Acts as strategic contributor for communications team and creates marketing materials for marketing team. Attends meetings designed for content planning and development. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains University brand and style.

Office of the SVC Business and Operations

The Office of Communications and Strategic Initiatives is the central communications team for the University of Pittsburgh’s Finance & Operations division, which provides the financial, business, and operational services that keep the University running.

The office leads communications for the Executive Senior Vice Chancellor and for F&O as a whole. Its work includes executive and financial communications, internal communications to F&O staff, marketing for F&O services, and management of the division’s websites and digital channels. The team also leads special projects that span F&O units. It is a small, collaborative team that turns complex financial and operational information into clear, timely communication for University leaders, faculty, staff, and students.

Essential Functions

Writes clear, user-friendly communications that explain financial policies, systems, and process changes to University audiences.
Manages content on Financial Operations websites and supports website remediation work.
Developed communications for system launches, policy updates, and deadlines, such as payroll, tax, and fiscal year-end.
Partners with Financial Operations leaders and customer service teams to anticipate common questions and reduce confusion.

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort - sitting, standing, traveling around campus, lifting (up to 35 pounds), carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling

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

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

This position is bargaining unit eligible

Job Classification

Staff.Communications Specialist III

Job Family

Communications & Marketing

Job Sub-Family

Communications

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Work Schedule

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

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

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

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

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