Community Leisure Learn Director - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-23
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Community Leisure Learn Director



This position will serve as the Community Leisure Learn Program Director for the School of Education. This position will coordinate and manage multiple initiatives related to Health and Wellness in the School of Education.

The Community Leisure-Learn Program was initiated by the University of Pittsburgh over 50 years ago. Located in Trees Hall, it is the University’s oldest outreach program. It's main objective is to offer local residents the opportunity to improve their overall health and physical well-being. The Manager will serve as the community liaison for the Leisure Learn Program and will coordinate university and local community programming; will develop and implement programming initiatives for the Leisure Learn Program; will perform administrative duties associated with the program such as formulating budget and managing budgets for the programs with SOE Finance Team. Develop and maintain all social media platforms and postings in conjunction with SOE Marketing and Communications.

This position will hire, train, evaluate, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students and temporary employees within the program; attending program meetings as directed by funding agencies, and submitting reports as outlined by the agencies. Will manage and serve as a liaison for third party programs.


Job Summary

Facilitates multiple enrichment program initiatives with a focus on health and physical activity for the University and local community. Serves as a community liaison for regional and national programs and develops partnerships with the local community centers and University Community Engagement Centers. Manages contracts and vendors; performs budgetary functions.


Essential Functions

• Develops, coordinates, and implements multiple enrichment program initiatives with a focus on health and physical activity for the University and local community. Collaborates with faculty and staff in other health and wellness initiatives on campus and in the community.
• Serves as a community liaison for the regional and national programs which serve the local community. Develops partnerships with the local community centers and University Community Engagement Centers.
• Serves as a staff member on university committees when needed.
• Attends trainings, maintains certification, develops procedures, trains staff, and manages contracts with University vendors.
• Performs administrative duties associated with the program; formulates and maintains all budgetary needs for the program.


Physical Effort

Position involves office and computer work as well as engaging in active programming efforts. This includes traversing across campus as well as in the Trees Hall building. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 lbs is required.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Health & Wellness Outreach Manager

Job Family: Community & Government

Job Sub Family: Community Outreach Program

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor'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 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

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: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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