Senior Academic Coordinator - School of Computer Science - HCII — Pittsburgh, PA

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 Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) is a living laboratory where we investigate the relationship between computer technology, human activity, and society. Founded in 1993, the HCII is a place where we work to understand and create technology that harmonizes with and improves human capabilities, goals, and social environments through interdisciplinary research and education in design, computer science, and behavioral and social sciences. We research how people work, play, and communicate within groups, organizations, and social structures, then we design, create, and evaluate technologies and tools to support human and social activities.

HCII is seeking a dedicated Senior Academic Coordinator to join the team! This role provides senior level support to the academic programs within HCII by maintaining program materials, reports, associated databases, and external communications. You’ll assist with gathering and preparing materials for faculty review/action, and if supporting a graduate program, act as a first line resource for prospective student inquiries and the application process.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains academic admin systems and processes for the program including student registration, student status updates, ICC issues and requests.
• Administers course scheduling for the department.
• Assists with admissions process.
• Coordinates or assists with program events.
• Monitors undergraduate student academic progress along with BHCI Program Manager.
• Provides backup support for Academic Program Managers.
• Provides support for assigned program related faculty.
• Processes program expenses, purchasing requests and other accounting related transactions.

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

• Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of administrative support experience required.
• Experience in higher education and/or student services is highly desired.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, reasoning, communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Location

Pittsburgh, PAJob Function

Academic Program Support and CoordinationPosition Type

Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time

Full timePay Basis

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