Senior Administrative Coordinator - Mellon College of Science - Physics Department

The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross multiple disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Physics Department within MCS is searching for a full time Senior Administrative Coordinator. In this role you will have a broad impact on the operation of this dynamic department as you provide support for the Department Head.

Responsibilities supporting Department Head

• Coordinates department head meetings, schedules appointments, updating faculty information files/arranging faculty meetings.
• Organizes the faculty interview process which includes posting of job announcements, communication with candidates and scheduling of interview visits.
• Coordinates the promotion and reappointment process. Solicit letters (internal, external, and student) and monitors the process of cases in the Interfolio system.
• Coordinates with foreign scholars and faculty with obtaining visas as needed, includes requesting appropriate scholar information, completing forms as needed, corresponding with the Office of International Education.
• Coordinate all conferences, workshops, and summer schools hosted by the Department. This includes securing meeting space, hotel, dorm and travel accommodations, creating programs and badges.
• Provides daily office support including greeting and directing visitors, collecting and distributing mail, checking office supply levels, handling office equipment and supplies, calendaring events, making room reservations and other related duties as well as arranging departmental social events.

Responsibilities supporting Business Manger

• Monitors monthly accounting statements, reconciling accounts, tracking and resolving discrepancies.
• Provides financial support including procurement card, purchase order and employee reimbursements.
• Assists business manager in developing budgets and ensures activities are in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Division/Department. 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.

You should demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to optimally manage multiple tasks on-time.
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree Preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years administrative support experience

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Administrative Support and Coordination

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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