Director of CMU Miami Academic Initiatives

Job overview

The Director of CMU Miami Academic Initiatives role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, initially, with an expected relocation to the Miami, FL area as the campus develops; compensation is not specified. The role supports Carnegie Mellon University's academic initiatives and the development of its Miami campus.

What you'll do

• Translate campus strategy into implementation plans and measurable outcomes
• design sustainable academic operating models and processes
• strengthen governance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness
• develop faculty onboarding and integration frameworks
• connect campus leadership, academic units, and university functions
• establish performance measures and reporting
• and lead strategic projects for campus leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director

academic initiatives

academic operations

faculty experience

university governance

organizational effectiveness

pittsburgh pa

miami fl relocation

carnegie mellon university

37.5 hours/week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off
• holidays
• life and accidental death and disability insurance
• and additional campus perks.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant professional experience; an advanced degree is strongly preferred. Periodic travel between Pittsburgh and Miami is required, and candidates must be willing and able to relocate to the Miami area as the role evolves. The posting states a 37.5-hour workweek and onsite work five days per week.

About the employer

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