Senior Administrative Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight for the student worker program, including hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling for approximately 50 students.
• Supervise Senior-Level Student Workers and oversee specialized roles such as facility inspections and game room operations.
• Manage operational systems including lost and found, equipment lending, and student organization packages.
• Oversee building staff coverage schedules, managing shift trades and coordinating responses to last-minute call-offs.
• Coordinate administrative functions such as equipment management and office supply tracking.
• Serve as a cross-trained member of the operations team to support daily events and facility operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in student supervision, operations, facility management, or a related field.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to work fully on-site in Pittsburgh, PA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellence in customer service and written/oral communication.
• Ability to cultivate professional networks to improve departmental functioning.
• Adaptability to new tasks and technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to fitness center facilities and family concierge services.

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a highly selective global research university recognized for its exceptional arts and technology programs. Located in Pittsburgh, CMU is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers creative leadership across diverse academic disciplines.