About the role
Do you enjoy working as part of a team that is developing cutting edge capability? Do you strive to understand user needs and research options to procure tools that meet those needs? Are you able to juggle multiple activities/tasks during a day? Do you take pride in being thorough?
If the answer is yes, you will make an excellent addition to our team! We're looking for a Temporary Project Administrator Assistant to join our Program Development Team for 6 months to assist in coordinating the monthly Project Management functions of multiple SEI engagements with Government customers as well as internal projects.
What you'll do
Provide Project Management support to include:
• Assist with drafting PowerPoint presentations
• Collaborate with SSD Project Leads on process documents and document repository
• Assist SSD Project Leads with drafting monthly activity reports
• Assist with tracking and maintaining project schedules
• Assist in budget tracking
• Assist with scheduling coordination meetings & technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
• Coordinate and communicate with CMU resources who are part of the project team
• Record and distribute meeting notes
• Attend routine project update meetings and maintain numerous project wiki’s. •Assist with bringing each project to its planned close
Who you are
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain composure, and deliver results in a dynamic, deadline driven environment.
• Must have strong customer service orientation and be detail orientated.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
• The ability to edit and rewrite content from one source to another
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, respond to shifting priorities, and pay careful attention to details.
• Ability to work in a team environment with technical experts, project managers, and administrative assistants
• Have the ability to deliver high-quality work and care about the impact.
Requirements
• You must be able to report to our office in Pittsburgh 8hr/day, 5 days a week
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community.
• You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
• Familiarity with modern project management environments and tools such as issue trackers, ability to add and track actions through these tools, wikis, etc
Who we are:
The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Its core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect-free, within budget and on time, every time.
Our benefits:
Our benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities: choice, control and well-being. Through Carnegie Mellon University, SEI offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits to help you live well, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, and a generous PTO and retirement savings policy to name a few.
To learn more, visit these resources:
- Why Carnegie Mellon — to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
- Benefits at a Glance — to get a listing of all employee benefits.
- Staff Member Benefits — to get detailed information about benefits for employees who are not faculty.
Why work here:
- Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
- Get 8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to make a contribution yourself.
- Get tuition benefits to CMU for you and your dependent children.
- Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a flexible work arrangement.
- Get access to university resources including campus fitness facilities, mindfulness programs, child care, free transportation on the Port Authority Transit System, etc.
- Enjoy annual professional development opportunities to attend conferences and training or obtain a certification.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Read our Statement of Assurance to learn more.
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
Program, Project and Operations ManagementPosition Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
SalaryMore Information:
Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance
Skills Required
- Ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
- Experience working in a team environment
- Willingness to travel to various locations within the SEI and Carnegie Mellon University community
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Familiarity with modern project management environments and tools, including issue trackers and wikis
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
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.
Carnegie Mellon University Insights
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.







