Center for Creativity, Workshop Assistant Pittsburgh, PA

The Center for Creativity seeks to foster connections between and among members of the University community whose scholarly efforts and passions are rooted in making stuff: stories pictures music scenes statements apps and messes.

More particularly the Center for Creativity:

provides opportunities for creators to connect outside of their disciplines
encourages partnerships to establish new creative opportunities for the Pitt community
supports development of project-based courses taught across disciplines
works toward a coherent view of Pitts diverse makerspaces and their resources
commits to recognition for the University of Pittsburgh as a creative powerhouse
The Centers spaces are open to students staff and faculty in all programs of the University. The C4C invites the Pitt community to risk boldness to explore beyond boundaries and to discover the joys of making in an environment where connection and imagination are core values.

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 long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to transport items from one building to another.




The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.


Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Assistant II
Job Family Administrative Support
Job Sub-Family Clerical
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Associates 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 On-Campus: Teams that work on campus in an office or in a lab.
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