Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on financial experience, apply your expertise at a senior level, and work at a world-class research university? Carnegie Mellon University’s Temporary Employment Service (TES) offers temporary, part-time, and full-time finance-focused positions for both emerging and executive-level finance professionals. We provide our team members with:
Valuable on-the-job training and applied experience in financial and administrative operations.
Comprehensive benefits packages that support your well-being.
A clear pathway for long-term career growth within our community.
TES is a trusted resource for temporary employment across the university, allowing candidates to showcase their skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
About the TES Candidate Pool
This is a general posting for the TES candidate pool. Positions are filled on a rolling basis, and applicants may be matched with open assignments as they become available.
Possible Financial Assignment Areas
As a TES Finance employee, your responsibilities will vary based on your specific assignment. We look for partners who can handle the following:
Emerging to Mid-Level Finance Roles:
Assist with departmental budgets, including tracking, monitoring, and routine reporting.
Process purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor documentation accurately.
Prepare and reconcile expense reports in accordance with our university policies.
Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Receivable (AR) activities, including invoice review, coding, and deposits.
Maintain organized financial records and support our audit processes using systems like Oracle Financials and Power BI.
Executive-Level Finance Roles:
Assist with departmental budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
Analyze complex data to advise department heads on strategy and resource allocation.
Identify process efficiencies and mentor our junior finance or administrative staff.
What We Are Looking For
At Carnegie Mellon, we value adaptability, excellence, and passion. We are seeking team members who engage optimally with our campus population and uphold the highest integrity. You should demonstrate:
Strong communication skills and a talent for organized time-management.
Close attention to detail and a proactive approach to contending needs.
Discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required; Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred.
Experience ranging from emerging financial support to high-level finance roles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and financial systems like Oracle Financials and Power BI.
Requirement:
Successful completion of a background check
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
TESPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
- Experience in financial support
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial systems
Carnegie Mellon University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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What We Do
Carnegie Mellon University founder Andrew Carnegie said: "My heart is in the work." No statement better captures the passion and drive of our people to make a real difference. At Carnegie Mellon, we're not afraid of the work. Our educational environment creates problem solvers, drivers of innovation and pioneers in technology and the arts. Employers in every field say our graduates are ready to hit the ground running the day they graduate. So, join us. Whether you're looking for a career or an education. Or both.
