Project Coordinator – The Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

The Project Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative, logistical, and project management support for The Center. Key responsibilities include coordinating events, managing departmental communications and marketing initiatives, and supervising student staff. This role serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling calendar management, travel arrangements, and program preparation. The position requires strict confidentiality, discretion, and the ability to adapt to evolving organizational needs.

Core responsibilities include:

• Program Development and Execution:
  • Implement a portfolio of student-focused and university-wide programs, initiatives, and events aimed at fostering a culture of community engagement & support (e.g., roundtables, cultural celebrations, lectures)
  • Manage all logistical aspects, including scheduling, venue reservations, catering, and technology needs.
    
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Management:
  • Serve as the primary liaison between various stakeholders, including collaborations student organizations, academic departments, student affairs, and external community partners.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships to ensure program alignment with institutional strategic goals.
    
• Budget and Resource Oversight:
  • ○ Manage the allocated program budgets, track expenses, process invoices, contracts and ensure responsible use of university resources. ○ Identify and secure necessary resources to successfully execute projects.
    
• Communication and Marketing:
  • Develop and implement communication plans to effectively promote programs to the target audience (students, faculty, staff, alumni). This often involves creating content for social media, email newsletters, and university websites.
  • Co-Supervise our Center Social Media Student Intern & Creative Content Ambassadors
    
• Assessment and Reporting:
  • Prepare detailed reports summarizing program outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and providing recommendations to leadership

You should demonstrate:

• Professional Excellence: Model professional behavior, integrity, and respect in all interactions, contributing to a positive and collaborative campus culture.
• Project Management: Demonstrate exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking skills to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Facilitation: Lead productive meetings and collaborative sessions, ensuring clear communication and effective outcomes.
• Service Orientation: Maintain a strong commitment to supporting students, ensuring programs address their needs and enhance their university experience. \
• Adaptability: Anticipate challenges, proactively develop solutions, and remain flexible in a dynamic, evolving university environment.
  

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, HS Diploma/GED required
• Three to five years’ of project management and/or relevant work experience required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered for the position

Requirements:

• Successful background check
• This is a fixed term position, expected to last through mid-January 2027

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

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 when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Program, Project and Operations Management

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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