Programs Coordinator - Event Logistics & Stakeholders

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus pass

Family Concierge Team

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide administrative, logistical, and project management support for The Center in Pittsburgh. You will coordinate events, manage communications, and supervise student staff, serving as a primary point of contact with internal and external partners.

The role requires discretion, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing campus programs. A fixed-term position through mid-January 2027 with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or HS Diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of project management and/or program coordination experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a portfolio of student-focused and university-wide programs and events.
• Serve as primary liaison between student organizations, departments, and external partners.
• Manage budgets, track expenses, process invoices, contracts, and resource utilization.
• Create and implement communication plans for social media, newsletters, and websites; supervise student interns.
• Prepare reports detailing program outcomes and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

HS Diploma or GED required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide administrative, logistical, and project management support for The Center in Pittsburgh. You will coordinate events, manage communications, and supervise student staff, serving as a primary point of contact with internal and external partners.

The role requires discretion, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing campus programs. A fixed-term position through mid-January 2027 with competitive benefits is offered.