Finance and Operations Coordinator - College of Engineering

Job overview

The Finance and Operations Coordinator is an onsite role based in Pittsburgh, PA, supporting the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Compensation is not specified for this position, which contributes to the university's mission of creating innovative engineering solutions. This role manages financial and administrative operations, including sponsored research accounting, labor distribution, and student financial support. The coordinator ensures compliance with university policies while facilitating efficient departmental workflows.

What you'll do

• Manage labor distribution and costing allocations.
• Support research account portfolio management and financial projections.
• Process financial transactions and reconcile project accounts.
• Administer student employment and financial aid transactions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

finance

operations

higher education

research administration

onsite

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
• generous retirement savings
• tuition benefits
• paid time off.

Why this role

Proficiency with Oracle and Microsoft Excel; experience in higher education administration.

About the employer

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