Academic Program Coordinator, Materials Science and Engineering

Job overview

The Academic Program Coordinator, Materials Science and Engineering role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports graduate academic programs in Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The coordinator helps keep academic programs and departmental operations running by organizing events, assisting current and prospective students, supporting program communications, and providing administrative backup. These activities contribute to student engagement, recruitment, and effective program administration.

What you'll do

• Coordinate logistics and administrative support for academic, recruitment, orientation, and student engagement events. Serve as a point of contact for current and prospective students and provide information and administrative support related to program activities and processes. Monitor program social media and support communications, recruitment outreach, events, and student engagement. Provide administrative support to the ESTP Director and day-to-day program operations
• provide administrative backup for MSE departmental operations and assist faculty, staff, and students as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

academic program coordinator

materials science and engineering

graduate programs

academic administration

student support

recruitment events

program communications

social media

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

full-time

associate's degree

administrative support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and accidental death and disability insurance
• transit pass
• family concierge and fitness center access.

Why this role

The position supports both the ESTP program and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, including administrative backup for departmental operations.

About the employer

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