On-Campus Executive & Personal Assistant to Department Head

East Wind Nannies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Parking on campus

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring a Personal Support & Administrative Assistant to support a department head, moving between meetings and campus locations to streamline the day. The role blends executive assistance with personal support and mobility assistance for a neuromuscularly limited leader.

Requires at least a high school diploma and 1–3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to provide hands‑on assistance with discretion and empathy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately at least 1-3 years of relevant work or life experience are preferred.
• You’ll need a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Physical ability to safely provide hands-on mobility support.
• A good sense of humor and the ability to jump in without being asked.
• Belief that caregiving is about people—not just tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside and provide day‑to‑day support to a Carnegie Mellon University department head.
• Accompany him between meetings, events, offices, and other locations across campus.
• Help transitions throughout the day, including carrying belongings and meeting materials.
• Retrieve meals, drinks, materials, or other items as needed throughout the workday.
• Maintain your own workspace outside his office and support the department head's office.
• Partner with his Executive Assistant and provide additional support as needed.
• Assist with documents, meeting materials, and basic computer‑related tasks.
• Provide occasional hands‑on personal assistance related to his limited mobility.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring a Personal Support & Administrative Assistant to support a department head, moving between meetings and campus locations to streamline the day. The role blends executive assistance with personal support and mobility assistance for a neuromuscularly limited leader.

Requires at least a high school diploma and 1–3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to provide hands‑on assistance with discretion and empathy.