Job Description

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!

Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Executive Education in Technology Policy (CEE-TP) provides executive education for leaders in roughly one hundred developing countries around the world. We provide education on important issues of public policy that involve technology, such as artificial intelligence, the digital divide, and cybersecurity. Our program helps participants make a difference in their organizations, and in turn helps their nations make informed decisions on policy issues that affect entire societies. The program offers classes in person on five continents and online.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Engineering and Public Policy seeks a Program Manager to join their team. The Program Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful implementation and impact of the program. The Program Manager works with the Center Director and others to ensure the efficient execution of the programs provided by CEE-TP. Working collaboratively with program stakeholders, faculty, and staff, and leveraging resources from CMU, the Program Manager moves program development from concept to execution and ensures seamless operation and progress at every step.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic planning and coordination of both online and in-person classes, as well as other educational activities such as seminars and mentorship programs.
• Perform administrative management for many center activities. This includes logistics for classes conducted at CMU and in foreign countries which range from site selection to travel arrangements to audio/video support to translation services, as well as contract and vendor management.
• Collaborate with outside stakeholders and funders in the development and provision of educational programming
• Solicit feedback from participants and use this information to continuously improve program offerings and support services.
• Produce reports that show the center’s progress, including the extent to which participants are learning, and the extent to which they are using what they learned to have an impact on the world.
• Maintain budgetary records of program costs, supporting accurate and transparent financial reporting and strategic use of resources.
• Market the center and its programs on social media and elsewhere to drive interest from potential participants, instructors, collaborators and funders
• Maintain ongoing communication and engagement with alumni to foster a sense of community and facilitate continued learning and professional growth. This may include organizing alumni events, webinars, or online forums.
• Collaborate with course instructors to produce or improve curriculum and course content
• Other duties as assigned.

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; Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in:
  • Program management, preferably in an educational or international development context
  • Planning and organizing events with complex logistics, and simultaneously managing multiple workstreams effectively
  • Applying oral and written communication skills to tasks such as stakeholder engagement, reporting, and educational content development
  • Managing budgets efficiently while maintaining accurate and auditable records
  • Social media management and use of digital marketing tools
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

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 insuranceas 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

Academic Program Administration

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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