Senior Academic Coordinator - Heinz College

Requirements

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of administrative support, student services, and higher education experience.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Additional information:
• Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in-office presence 3 days a week.
• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .
• At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package wh

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Additional Information

Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy consists of two schools, the School of Public Policy and Management and the School of Information Systems and Management, and offers an academic experience unlike any other. The Heinz College prepares students with an unrivaled ability to conduct careful and objective analysis of relevant data, to understand and demonstrate the power of information technology, and to lead and implement change in managerial and policy contexts. At Heinz College, we are looking for a Senior Academic Coordinator to join our School of Public Policy (PPM) team. In this role, you will be the heartbeat of our program operations, ensuring our students, faculty, and external partners have the support they need to succeed. Your core responsibilities include: Program & Project Support: Coordinating special initiatives for our Associate Dean and Program Directors, from research assistance to co-curricular development. Event Management: Bringing our community together by planning capstone presentations, speaker series, and student treks. Student Mentorship: Recruiting and supervising our student work-study team, helping them develop professional skills in a supportive environment. Operational Excellence: Serving as a primary point of contact for the School, handling everything from financial transactions and travel requests to adjunct hiring logistics. Capstone Coordination: Guiding student teams through their final projects, managing partner agreements, and celebrating their final presentations. Additional responsibilities may include: Assists with tracking timelines, action items, and implementation progress for select cross-program initiatives, special projects, and operational priorities. Assists with organization and coordination of presentations, reports, briefing materials, agendas, and meeting documents for academic leadership activities. Coordinates communications, meetings, scheduling, and follow-up activities related to cross-program academic initiatives and special projects. Coordinates meetings and communications involving academic leadership, faculty, staff, and university partners. Assists with drafting and coordinating operational communications, updates, summaries, and meeting materials. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. You should demonstrate: Self-starter with excellent interpersonal and culturally adaptable communication skills. Ability to handle contending priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and other technology platforms. C omfortable with G suite (G drive, G calendar, G docs, etc). Ability to solve problems independently and a resourceful approach. Professional and friendly interaction with the university and external partners. Proficiency in composing emails and handling confidential information. Strong organizational and planning skills. Handles sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

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