Finance and Operations Coordinator - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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 Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University offers a unique interdisciplinary program that enables you to develop imaginative solutions to real-world engineering problems.

With access to cutting-edge research and technology, high achieving, energetic - yet approachable - faculty, and an innovative and flexible curriculum, we consistently rank among the top engineering programs by US News and World Report.

We are searching for a Finance and Operations Coordinator to join our team. This position will be responsible for supporting departmental finance and operations and sponsored research administration transactions.

Core Responsibilities :

• Process Financial Transactions : deposits checks, processes Cost transfers (Account Redistribution, PDAs, etc.); may process purchase orders.
• Compiles, tracks, and enters all Oracle LD and Costing allocation; Effort Certification
• Student Travel, ER, and Purchasing
• Processes student Workday transactions (PhD, hourly research, TAS and Graders, etc.)
• Scholarship processing (GRAD AID); Student HUB account support / questions;
• Set Up, monitor, and report on : Dean's Fellowship - Professional Development funds.
• Set up, monitor, and report on Travel Grants, Monitor, SURF / SURG / REU / GSA awards.
• Supports Course purchasing and arrangements.
• Student organization accounting and reporting.
• Other duties as required.

Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences.

We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience with administrative support.
• Excellent problem-solving, reasoning, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• 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 available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from to an enticing offering a generous employer contribution.

You can also unlock your potential with and take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our to help navigate childcare needs, , and so much more!