Operations Coordinator, Department of English

Job overview

The Operations Coordinator, Department of English role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA; compensation is not specified. The position supports the Department of English's teaching, research, and academic activities. The coordinator manages day-to-day administrative and business operations, including resources, financial workflows, personnel transactions, facilities, and procedures. By supervising administrative support and improving workflows, the role helps the department deliver reliable operational services and plan its resources.

What you'll do

• Coordinate daily departmental operations and resources
• support the Department Head with action items, deadlines, and operational information
• maintain procedures, calendars, records, and workflows
• coordinate facilities, meetings, and events
• monitor expenditures and coordinate financial transactions and reporting
• support recruitment, appointments, onboarding, and personnel documentation
• supervise the Administrative Coordinator
• identify process improvements and coordinate approved initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations coordinator

department administration

financial coordination

personnel administration

staff supervision

process improvement

higher education

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings program with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and disability insurance
• Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• family concierge and fitness center access.

Why this role

Direct supervision of the Administrative Coordinator and broad responsibility across departmental operations, finance, personnel administration, and process improvement.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.