Workshop Assistant

The Center for Creativity at the University of Pittsburgh seeks to foster connections between and among members of the University community whose scholarly efforts and passions are rooted in making stuff -- making stories, pictures, music, scenes, statements, apps, messes, etc. The Center for Creativity (C4C) is seeking a C4C Assistant, responsible for welcoming and assisting users, maintaining the space and equipment, managing the program and event calendar, assisting with scheduled programs and social media, organizing events, developing How To documents for equipment and supplies, providing demonstrations, maintaining an observation journal and compiling data, supervising student workers, purchasing supplies under the direction of the manager, and answering phone and email. Candidates demonstrating a background in producing and/or understanding the production of creative work (e.g. art, poetry, music, letterpress and book arts, theater, etc.), or working in a creative environment are strongly preferred. A successful candidate should exhibit exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple and diverse internal and external contacts, strong analytical and organizational skills as well as the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and a demonstrated ability to utilize independent discretion in sensitive situations.

Job Summary

Performs administrative assistant support work of moderate complexity.

Essential Functions

The Center for Creativity (C4C) is seeking a C4C Assistant, responsible for welcoming and assisting users, maintaining the space and equipment, managing the program and event calendar, assisting with scheduled programs and social media, organizing events, developing How To documents for equipment and supplies, providing demonstrations, maintaining an observation journal and compiling data, supervising student workers, purchasing supplies under the direction of the manager, and answering phone and email.

Physical Effort Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

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.Administrative Assistant II Job Family: Administrative Support Job Sub Family: Clerical Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Associate'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: hours vary - may include evenings and weekends Work Arrangement: hours vary - may include evenings and weekends 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 Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI240730000