Communications & Change Mgmt Project Lead

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Transit pass

Family concierge service

Fitness center access

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Project Coordinator to support faculty lifecycle and academic appointment initiatives. You will handle project administration, stakeholder communications, training coordination, and documentation.

The role collaborates with the Project Manager and Director, coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and preparing materials. This is a fixed-term position with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally with teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support communications and change readiness for implementation of new technology used in faculty lifecycle and academic appointment processes.
• Coordinate messages and resource development related to changes in Workday structures, roles, data, workflows, and related administrative responsibilities.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining institutional documentation related to faculty lifecycle and appointment processes, including procedures, guidance materials, governance decisions, and supporting resources.
• Maintain a communications calendar and coordinate timing across the faculty lifecycle and appointment workstreams.
• Help prepare colleges, departments, and administrative offices for new processes by organizing demonstrations, training, FAQs, office hours, and follow-up support.
• Provide direct administrative support to the Project Manager and business process owner, including preparation of project materials and follow-up on assigned actions.

Skills

Organization

Planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Communications/public relations/business administration/HE administration/project management

3–5 years coordination experience

Change management/training certs preferred

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Project Coordinator to support faculty lifecycle and academic appointment initiatives. You will handle project administration, stakeholder communications, training coordination, and documentation.

The role collaborates with the Project Manager and Director, coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and preparing materials. This is a fixed-term position with potential extension.