Coordinator of Student Involvement and Traditions (Fixed Term) - Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Involvement and Traditions (SIT) Office at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Coordinator to serve as a primary point of contact for students engaging with the department and as a specialist in major campus traditions, including Scotty Saturday, The FAIR, and Senior Week. The Coordinator supports students as they practice and develop their skills, and contributes to the growth and development of student leaders in a fast-paced environment serving diverse students, colleagues, and external constituents. The position supports student governance through advising, training, development, and supervision; advises student programming and technical organizations; coordinates campus-wide traditions; manages a dedicated traditions budget of more than $50,000; and provides event advising and general support to student organizations. The role is a staff fixed-term position anticipated to end May 31, 2027, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs or a related field.
One year of related experience in a student affairs or event planning setting.
Demonstrated ability to champion an innovative and collaborative work environment.
Problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical skills.
Oral, written, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
A combination of education and relevant experience demonstrating comparable knowledge may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide advisement, professional development, and support to Undergraduate Student Senate, its related committees, the elections board, and the Student Leader Council.
Supervise selected student government employees, including the Chief of Staff, Constitutional Advisor, and technical team.
Advise the Activities Board (AB), which plans an annual slate of concerts, speakers, and special events.
Advise AB Tech, a student organization that provides student-run technical services to campus partners, including basic speaker setups, video streaming, and concert production.
Coordinate campus-wide traditions, including THE FAIR, Scotty Saturday, Winter Welcome, and Senior Week.
Manage a budget of more than $50,000 earmarked for campus traditions.
Support the event advisement program through individual event advising in partnership with the Assistant Director and Graduate Assistant.
Provide general ad hoc advisory support to the university’s 350+ student organizations.