Executive Education Program Manager - College of Engineering - Engineering and Public Policy

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks a Program Manager for the Center for Executive Education in Technology Policy (CEE-TP) to advance program development from concept to execution.

You will coordinate online and in-person classes, manage budgets and vendor relationships, collaborate with faculty and partners, and report on progress and impact.

This role offers engaging opportunities, competitive benefits, and a path to contribute to policy-relevant education worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in program management.
• Experience with budgeting and reporting.
• Experience in education or international development context is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning and coordination of online and in-person classes.
• Perform administrative management for center activities including logistics, site selection, travel, AV support, translation, contracts and vendor management.
• Collaborate with outside stakeholders and funders in the development and provision of educational programming.
• Solicit feedback from participants and use this information to improve offerings and support services.
• Produce reports showing the center’s progress and impact on learning and outcomes.
• Maintain budgetary records and transparent financial reporting and resource use.
• Market programs on social media and elsewhere to drive interest from participants, instructors, collaborators and funders.
• Maintain engagement with alumni and organize events, webinars, or online forums.
• Collaborate with course instructors to improve curriculum and content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions.With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances,creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, anda whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we inventit. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challengesthe curious to deliver work that matters, your journey startshere!

Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Executive Education inTechnology Policy (CEE-TP) provides executive education for leadersin roughly one hundred developing countries around the world. Weprovide education on important issues of public policy that involvetechnology, such as artificial intelligence, the digital divide,and cybersecurity. Our program helps participants make a differencein their organizations, and in turn helps their nations makeinformed decisions on policy issues that affect entire societies.The program offers classes in person on five continents andonline.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Engineering and PublicPolicy seeks a Program Manager to join their team. The ProgramManager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successfulimplementation and impact of the program. The Program Manager workswith the Center Director and others to ensure the efficientexecution of the programs provided by CEE-TP. Workingcollaboratively with program stakeholders, faculty, and staff, andleveraging resources from CMU, the Program Manager moves programdevelopment from concept to execution and ensures seamlessoperation and progress at every step.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic planning and coordination of both online andin-person classes, as well as other educational activities such as seminars and mentorship programs.
• Perform administrative management for many center activities. This includes logistics for classes conducted at CMU and in foreigncountries which range from site selection to travel arrangements toaudio/video support to translation services, as well as contractand vendor management.
• Collaborate with outside stakeholders and funders in thedevelopment and provision of educational programming
• Solicit feedback from participants and use this information tocontinuously improve program offerings and support services.
• Produce reports that show the center’s progress, including theextent to which participants are learning, and the extent to whichthey are using what they learned to have an impact on theworld.
• Maintain budgetary records of program costs, supportingaccurate and transparent financial reporting and strategic use ofresources.
• Market the center and its programs on social media andelsewhere to drive interest from potential participants,instructors, collaborators and funders
• Maintain ongoing communication and engagement with alumni tofoster a sense of community and facilitate continued learning andprofessional growth. This may include organizing alumni events,webinars, or online forums.
• Collaborate with course instructors to produce or improvecurriculum and course content
• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities withinCarnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member whocan effectively interact with a varied population of internal andexternal partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking forsomeone who shares our values and who will support the mission ofthe university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in:
  • Program management, preferably in an educational orinternational development context
  • Planning and organizing events with complex logistics, andsimultaneously managing multiple workstreams effectively
  • Applying oral and written communication skills to tasks such asstakeholder engagement, reporting, and educational contentdevelopment
  • Managing budgets efficiently while maintaining accurate andauditable records
  • Social media management and use of digital marketing tools
• A combination of education and relevant experience from whichcomparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptionalbenefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array ofbenefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit buspass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigatechildcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, exploreour Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extendingoffers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role andresponsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledgegained through education and training. We appreciate your uniqueskills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is aboutmore than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for yourprofessional growth and personal aspirations.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Academic Program Administration

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information:

• Please visit “ Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more aboutbecoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that changethe world.
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