Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions.
With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it.
If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The Engineering Research Accelerator (ERA) bolsters the College’s initiatives to enhance our presence and influence in both national and international research forums.
This enables us to effectively share our insights and discoveries on emerging issues.
We establish strong industry connections and seek new partnerships to collaboratively develop solutions to wide-ranging problems.
These solutions have the potential to generate economic value through innovative products that are useful, usable, and desirable in the marketplace.
The Engineering Research Accelerator is seeking a highly motivated and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at multitasking, and is enthusiastic about joining our team.
The Project Coordinator will provide comprehensive coordination and management support—both administrative and operational—for research programs and initiatives within the College that are facilitated by the Engineering Research Accelerator.
This role supports the Associate Dean of Research, faculty, and the Director of Research Initiatives by managing project logistics, communication, and execution across internal and external collaborators.
The position may involve working on multiple projects with faculty and staff across the College, often with shifting priorities, timelines, scopes, and activities.
Project assignments are flexible and based on evolving needs.
This position regularly handles sensitive matters and requires maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.
This position will also require adaptability and openness to change as the department and organization evolve.
Responsibilities:
Research Program Administration:
Meetings & Events - Coordination and Communications:
Administrative & Financial Tracking:
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University.
We are in search of a team member who can effectively 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.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including as well as a generous with employer contributions.
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