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The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Marketing and Outreach Manager for the Fine and Performing Arts to facilitate internal and external communication initiatives related to undergraduate and graduate programs, events, performances, alumni engagement, faculty research and scholarship, staff activities, and ongoing special projects.
Candidates should have extensive experience writing and editing a wide range of print and electronic promotional materials, including press releases, web content, feature stories, newsletters, social media content, and fundraising solicitations.
Proven ability to lead teams and prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Strong interest and experience in contemporary arts, gallery programming, and higher education, specifically working with students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic, liberal arts environment.
Responsible for all aspects of personnel administration for Arts-based staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
Must be able to execute and assess the efficacy of marketing, adapting strategies in response to data and outcomes.
Candidates must be able to think creatively, lead teams and initiatives, solve complex problems and facilitate relationships with internal and external constituents, including the University's Office of Marketing and Communications.
The Marketing and Outreach Manager will work closely with the Dietrich School's communications team, including the web development, media relations coordinate, and communications managers to ensure that University and Dietrich School policies and procedures are being followed.

Manages the communications strategy for the University's online and print communications, develops effective marketing and communication strategies, and ensure timeline deliverables. Crafts, tracks, and revises strategic messaging to best meet communication needs and devised strategies. Manages external creative production services and develops website content.

The successful candidate will use a computer extensively. They must be capable of oral, written, and electronic communications. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. In addition to a computer, they must be able to use a telephone and other general office equipment including but not limited to fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, printers, etc.

This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus is occasionally necessary. Also, must be able to pick-up and carry 25 pounds.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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