University of Pittsburgh

Associate Director, European Studies Center

University of Pittsburgh$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a university setting, preferably with supervisory experience.
  • Master's degree required; PhD preferred.
  • Strong background in budgeting and spreadsheet management.
  • Knowledge of European studies and familiarity with European languages preferred.
  • Proven ability to write major grant proposals and manage grant-related tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the faculty Director and Advisory Board to shape the strategic vision of the center.
  • Supervise staff and student workers, ensuring efficient execution of daily operations.
  • Monitor and manage the center's budgets and financial tasks.
  • Write and oversee major and smaller grant proposals for funding.
  • Represent the center professionally at local and national meetings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in impactful strategic initiatives in European studies.
  • Collaboration with faculty and leadership across UCIS and global institutions.
  • Involvement in community engagement efforts and educational programming.
  • Professional development through participation in national meetings and conferences.
Full Job Description
The Associate Director (AD) for the European Studies Center (ESC) works closely with the faculty Director, the Faculty Advisory Board, and UCIS/Pitt Global senior leadership to develop and operationalize a strategic vision for the center, including related coursework and student credentials, events, community engagement efforts, communications, and coordination with other units across UCIS, the University, the U.S., and internationally. The ideal candidate will be able to engage in discussions on long-term vision, but stay current on tools and policies impacting granular day-to-day tactical execution. The incumbent supervises the Center's staff and student workers. In collaboration with the Director; the incumbent monitors and makes decisions related to the centers' multiple budgets, attends annual local and national meetings, and diplomatically resolves problems. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for writing major grant proposals and overseeing the writing of smaller grant proposals and corporate and foundation solicitations, tracking and reporting for all grants, and overseeing the collection and analysis of data for all grants. The AD must be able to work with minimal supervision, represent the center in a professional manner, work efficiently on multiple projects, and maintain good rapport with staff, faculty, students, alumni, and representatives of international and domestic partner institutions. Occasional travel and weeknight/weekend hours required. Minimum 5 years of experience in a University setting, preferably with supervisory responsibilities. Master's required; PhD preferred. Experience with spreadsheets and budgets essential. Knowledge of Europe and ability to speak a European language in addition to English is also preferred. The Associate Director reports to the Director of the ESC.

About University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1787 and is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of higher education in the United States. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 17 schools and colleges. The University of Pittsburgh is known for its strong programs in health sciences, engineering, business, and law. It is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Pitt Innovation Institute and the Center for Energy.
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