Carnegie Mellon University's department of Graduate and Faculty Affairs in the College of Engineering Dean's Office is searching for an Academic & Faculty Program Manager. This is an important opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and meaningful work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing crucial support by for program management activities for moderately complex programs including: working closely with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Graduate Affairs, running the center for faculty success, developing and implementing professional development, training, and programs for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty, preparing reports with information captured from a variety of internal and external sources; identifying variances and working with other departments and internal partners to ensure a coordinated effort.. You will also work closely with departments and faculty in defining priorities and training opportunities.

This program manager must be able to work independently while also working as a member of the College of Engineering Faculty and Graduate Affairs team and must coordinate activities with those of the College of Engineering departments, and other units at the university.

Core responsibilities will include:

Managing the Center for Faculty Success, including but not limited to:

• Helping envision, develop, and implement a strategic vision for the CFS, along with the ADGFA and other members of this office

• Project and budget management

• Developing programming for the CFS where it doesn't yet exist, in partnership with ADGFA, DEI and Research offices, as well as other potential collaborators; including seeking outside parties to do the training

• Helping to manage promised programming associated with potential faculty-related grants and funding, if awarded

Developing and implementing professional development, training, and programs for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty, including but not limited to the following:

• Managing Future Faculty Workshops and preparation (audience includes graduate students and postdocs)

• Overseeing college-level postdoctoral program(s) and activities including our involvement in the Presidential

• Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

• Creating and running onboarding and orientation for faculty and postdocs

• Developing and identifying resources for career development and training

• Developing and identifying resources for leadership training and onboarding

• Working in partnership with DEI office to implement faculty support, retention, and belonging models

• Assist the Associate Dean for Faculty and Graduate Affairs on projects related to faculty and graduate affairs strategic objectives and goals

• Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Graduate and Faculty Affairs in the College of Engineering Dean's Office. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to 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.

You should demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organization, planning, problem-solving and reasoning skills

• Excellent teamwork skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• At least one year of program management experience

• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

CMU's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus.

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