Business and Operations encompasses the central operational functions of the University, with a dedicated team of over 1,100 staff members committed to providing world class foundational services that support, sustain and inspire success at Pitt. This foundational strength allows students to thrive, growing our future leaders, enables our faculty members in sharing insights and making new discoveries that will change the world and propels staff members forward, ensuring our top-ranked University continues to flourish.
As senior vice chancellor for business and operations, David N. DeJong oversees the University of Pittsburgh’s central operational functions, including facilities management; public safety and emergency management; planning, design and construction; real estate; human resources; business, hospitality and auxiliary services; and sustainability. Through his leadership, the University continues to reach new levels of operational excellence.
The Office of Business, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services leads foundational business services
The Office of Facilities Management maintains, preserves, and enhances the University’s physical assets
The Office of Human Resources recruits and supports a diverse, talented workforce, and maintains a productive work environment
The Office of Planning, Design & Construction oversees development and advancement of the campus master plan
The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management supports the health and safety of the Pitt community
The Office of Real Estate leads implementation of the University's real estate strategy
Pitt has active sustainability efforts and initiatives across disciplines, domains, and scales — including pursuing carbon neutrality by 2037.
The Office of Sustainability oversees all aspects of sustainability for the University, including strategic plan development, implementation and analytics, continuing to advance Pitt as a global sustainability leader to benefit both people and the planet.
