Organization Development Specialist

Provides ongoing consulting, coaching, training, guidance, and expert advice to individuals and leaders across the University. Provides functional expertise for needed design and ongoing management solutions. Identifies and analyzes workforce learning and development needs and utilizes the University's mission and values to inform overall strategy and goals. Assists in organizing cross-functional team workshops online and in-person.

Office of the Dean-Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

The Dean’s Office in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist responsible for trainings, process improvements, and analyses within the school. Incumbent will implement and evaluate training programs for the faculty and staff in the Dietrich School and College of General Studies. Develop and deliver trainings on a variety of topics, including supervision. Conduct evaluations to enhance offerings. Incumbent will work with the Director on staff analyses, conducting process mapping, and implementing findings from the analyses. The Specialist will also handle administrative functions such as scheduling participants for trainings/programs, serve on the school-wide hiring committee, and collaborate with colleagues to foster an inclusive environment for all Dietrich and CGS employees.

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in a related developmental field with three-five years training and development/HR/OD consulting experience. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, use critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, have exceptional communication skills both verbal and written and excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

Essential Functions

Incumbent must be capable of oral and written communication, be able to speak in front of people, be able to use a computer and keyboard, and be able to use video communication technology (Zoom, Teams, etc.). Incumbent must be able to engage in conversations with discretion and care.

Physical Effort

While the position is primarily sedentary, the employee will need to attend meetings/events/activities at various locations across campus and throughout the community.

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.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Organizational Development Specialist

Job Family

Human Resources

Job Sub-Family

Learning & Development

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?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

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

$44,311.00 to $59,082.00

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

Optional Documents

Not Applicable