Champions Job Description

Pitt Worx Champions will promote the Pitt Worx system, ensuring University colleagues receive complete and accurate information about system functionality, its value to the University, and the benefits of its adoption.  

Champions will utilize tools provided by the Pitt Worx Change Readiness team to share information and address questions and concerns communicated by colleagues.  

What will Champions do?  

Participate in scheduled, virtual briefings to learn about Pitt Worx’s capabilities 

Examine resources regarding the system, its implementation, and related activities to share with colleagues 

Interact with other Champions to transfer knowledge and experiences, and devise best practices  

Share perspective on the best means for introducing Pitt Worx to colleagues and promoting its adoption 

Why be a Champion? 

Lead the way in introducing cutting-edge technology to the University 

Assist colleagues with adopting new technology by offering information and reassurance 

Expand professional network, receive coaching on delivering presentations and managing change, and contribute to designing “pulse checks” and related surveys 

Support one of the University’s top strategic priorities   

Collaborate and socialize with University leadership, project team, and other Champions 

What is the Champion time commitment? 

Attend a one-hour virtual meeting once approximately every three weeks to learn about Pitt Worx, the implementation status, timeline, and activities, and receive “sneak peaks” into upcoming communications  

Receive tools for promoting system adoption to share with colleagues 

Represent the project as a Champion for approximately five months 

 

Any questions about the program may be submitted to worx@pitt.edu.