Join our team as the Director of Corporate Programs in the Heinz College - Executive Education! You will be a key leader supporting the continued growth of our executive education portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to design, develop, and deliver custom executive education programs for partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The Director ensures all programs reflect our high standards of academic quality, innovation, and service.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Executive Education, you will collaborate with internal teams—including faculty, marketing, and operations—to expand the College’s reach and strengthen partnerships with organizational clients. We are seeking candidates with strategic insight, strong relationship skills, and a commitment to creating exceptional learning experiences. The Director oversees the full lifecycle of custom programs, from needs assessment through delivery and evaluation.
Core responsibilities include:
The Director leads four critical areas for the Executive Education program:
Strategic Growth & Market Development (25%): Identify market opportunities, build a strong pipeline of partnerships, and represent Heinz Executive Education through thought leadership and client engagement strategies.
Client & Partnership Management (25%): Serve as the primary client contact, conducting needs assessments, co-developing proposals, and managing long-term, multi-year strategic accounts. You will coordinate with CMU Corporate Relations to connect clients with relevant university research and talent.
Program Design & Delivery Excellence (25%): Collaborate with faculty and instructional designers to co-design evidence-based curricula. You will oversee delivery logistics, operations, and robust evaluation, ensuring compliance and implementing innovative formats like applied labs and simulations.
Financial & Team Oversight (25%): Manage program budgets and financial operations (invoicing, forecasting). You will also supervise and mentor program managers and coordinators, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can 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:
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to build professional networks and develop new partnerships.
Track record of supporting long-term strategic accounts or enterprise-level engagements.
Proven success managing complex or multi-stakeholder programs.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed or cross-functional environment.
Nice to have skills: We value candidates with Relevant Sector Experience in higher education, corporate learning, or professional services. Familiarity with Learning Model Knowledge, including adult learning principles and digital/hybrid delivery models, is a plus. We also look for Client Focus, such as experience serving public-sector, nonprofit, or regulated-industry clients, and proficiency with CRM/project-management tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, education, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience: 5–8 years of professional experience in executive education, corporate learning, consulting, or related fields, including experience in business development, partnership management, and financial/operational management.
Requirement:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Additional information:
Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in-office presence 3 days a week.
Typical Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:30 am.-5:00 pm. An alternate work schedule allowing for evening and weekend hours will be required on occasion.
Travel Requirements: You should be able to travel both domestically and internationally and be willing to work outside normal business hours as needed.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Academic Program AdministrationPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carnegie Mellon University and has not been reviewed or approved by Carnegie Mellon University.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with automatic employer contributions to a TIAA-administered plan at 8% of base salary (and 9.78% for 9‑month academic appointments), plus optional employee deferrals. Vesting after three years is clearly specified, which helps set expectations for long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support is strengthened by 100% paid parental leave for six weeks and 100% paid maternity leave for 6–8 weeks (delivery-type dependent), effective July 1, 2024. Childcare support is also referenced through a Cyert Center subsidy up to $5,000 per family, alongside no-cost EAP access.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include free Pittsburgh Regional Transit access and access to fitness classes and facilities, adding recurring non-cash value to the overall package. Pittsburgh’s relatively affordable cost of living can further increase the perceived adequacy of a given salary compared with higher-cost coastal hubs.
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