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Carnegie Mellon University has steadily built upon its foundations of excellence and innovation to become one of America's leading universities. The university's unique approach to education creates leaders and problem solvers for the changing marketplace of today and tomorrow. Carnegie Mellon University's holistic admission process is about more than just admitting a group of students who have the potential to succeed academically; it is about selecting students who will add to the overall community.

In the Office of Undergraduate Admission, we continue to work to recruit and retain such students from diverse backgrounds. We also focus on versatile policies and practices that build a sense of community among people with many backgrounds, skills, and strengths.

Our Office of Undergraduate Admission is looking for a Director of the Office/Senior Project Manager to support a dynamic and growing team. The Admission office is a fast-paced office within a highly selective university, offering a diverse environment and variety in the workload. We are looking for someone who will demonstrate positive relationship building skills, an outgoing and positive approach, excellent communication and a keen attention to detail. Flexibility and your ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities will be key to success in this role as well.

As the Director of the Office/Senior Project Manager, you will support the overall efficiency of the Office of Undergraduate Admission through leading high-level operational and logistical support and project work. This position will report directly to the Dean of Undergraduate Admission, and serve as a member of senior leadership for the office. This position will also serve as the manager and daily supervisor to five full-time administrative employees, and a full-time Project Administrator.

This position requires an organized and self-motivated person who enjoys a variety working with strategic operational tasks in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. The successful candidate in this position is expected to proactively seek solutions to problems and suggest administrative and process improvements. Work requires significant knowledge of policies, procedures and organization of the division. The hiring department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their work/life experiences, to the diversity of our academic community and our engagement with a multicultural student body.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Hiring, training, daily oversight, supervision and project distribution for six full-time employees
• Primary for hiring, pre-screening and interviewing for all levels of positions throughout the department
• Serving as a member of office's senior leadership and strategic planning teams
• Large-scale project management, coordination and support of officewide projects
• Developing and delivering data-driven presentations for both internal and external audiences
• Serve as officewide liasion in interactions with internal and external partners
• Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within our office. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. We value diverse candidates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum 3-5 years project management experience
• Minimum 3-5 years management experience
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and planning skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and coaching skills required

Requirements

• Background check

Are you interested in this dynamic work challenge with our Admission Office? Please apply.

CMU's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus.

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