Project Coordinator / Administrator - College of Engineering - Engineering Research Accelerator

Engineering Research Accelerator Project Coordinator

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 supportboth administrative and operationalfor 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 :

• Assist the Principal Investigator or Project Manager / Director with timeline and resource management to ensure timely delivery of artifacts and ensure that the project meets the performance goals and milestones.
• Work on slides and deliverables with relevant technical personnel. Projects might include but are not limited to data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Maintain program websites and draft effective communications with project personnel, campus community, and external stakeholders including sponsors. Serves as the point of contact with sponsors when required of position.
• Collect and track project updates from research teams and emerging initiatives.
• Facilitate project documentation in digital forms (e.g. spreadsheets, databases, and project management software and collaboration tools). Maintain a repository / catalog of research outputs.
• Tracks and supports research compliance requirements on supported awards including human subjects (IRB) and animal (IACUC) protocols, clinical trials, export controls, and other compliance related requirements.
• Program support may include supporting calls for projects by creating online submission forms, assisting with coordinating web presence for specific programs, and point of contact for submissions, initial reviews and compilation for reviewers.
• Assist with the development of award or project related policies and procedures
• Support coordination of shared resources and facilities as needed by project teams

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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.

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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!

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.

Location : Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function : Program, Project and Operations Management

Position Type : Staff Regular

Full Time / Part time : Full time

Pay Basis : Hourly

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