The Technology for Effective and Efficient Learning (TEEL) Lab at Carnegie Mellon University carries out research at the forefront of learning science, designs and develops innovative learning system technologies, curates curricula in emerging domains to advance workforce training. The TEEL Lab develops learning platforms that support interactive and social learning through iterative independent exploration, discussion and collaboration, with a focus on hands-on learning in the areas of cloud computing, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI).
The TEEL Lab is a tightly-knit collaborative team of faculty, researchers, designers, developers, learning scientists, and students who work and support each other in a fast-paced, results-oriented fashion. The team adopts agile cloud-native development principles to develop cloud-hosted microservices as part of our learner-centered online learning ecosystem.
The TEEL Lab is seeking a Project Administrator I to join our large (40+) and dynamic team. This person will be responsible for supporting project management of moderately complex projects and educational activities in the TEEL Lab. Responsible for supporting the lab in hiring and onboarding staff, research assistants, and teaching assistants. The ideal candidate will engage with the public, Community College partners, and CMU staff and faculty to promote the TEEL Lab through email, in person meetings, updates of the TEEL Lab website, and coordinating with CMU Communications and Marketing. Oversee the daily functions of the research group to ensure projects are running smoothly and on deadline. Responsible for managing budgets and project plans, planning internal and external events, and monitoring workflows and project deliverables.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and passionate about delivering high-quality, on-time solutions, and excellent at problem-solving. The candidate who is continuously learning new skills to support the lab, responsive to time-sensitive tasks, and effectively communicates with team members. Eager to apply new technology and processes for the benefit of the team, such as Notion, Slack, Google and Microsoft suite of applications. Familiarity with Workday, Oracle, HTML/CSS, Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas and Blackboard), and other university systems would be helpful. It is a requirement of this role to take the initiative to solve problems, analyze data and outcomes, make quick administrative decisions for the group, handle tasks independently, and offer new methods and approaches as often as possible.
Core Responsibilities:
Responsible for Project Management activities for moderately complex projects including:
Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Reporting Support:
Hiring, Onboarding, Offboarding Support:
TEEL Lab Partner Interactions:
Scheduling and Attending Meetings:
External Communication:
Event Planning and Management:
Expense Reports & Purchasing & Travel:
Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
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Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Program, Project and Operations ManagementPosition Type
Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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