Director of CMU Miami Academic Initiatives

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to help shape the academic operations and faculty experience of its developing Miami campus. The Director will work closely with the Dean and Vice President of CMU Miami, academic leaders, faculty, and university partners to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and sustainable solutions. The role connects campus vision with practical execution by designing and improving the structures, resources, and processes that support a growing academic community. The Director will help develop academic operating models, administrative frameworks, and cross-functional processes; strengthen governance, accountability, and decision-making; and establish performance measures and reporting frameworks. The role also includes designing a comprehensive onboarding and integration framework for new and transitioning faculty, fostering faculty development and engagement, and leading strategic initiatives on behalf of campus leadership. This is a full-time, salaried position initially based on-site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a 37.5-hour workweek. As the CMU Miami campus develops, the position is expected to relocate to the Miami, Florida area. Candidates must be willing and able to relocate and to travel periodically between the Pittsburgh and Miami campuses. The position is on-site five days per week. Miami campus plans are subject to necessary regulatory approvals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Comparable knowledge demonstrated through a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Must be currently legally authorized to work for Carnegie Mellon University in the United States; the university will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
Must be willing and able to relocate to the Miami area as the role evolves.
Ability to travel periodically between the Pittsburgh and Miami campuses.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Translate CMU Miami’s strategic vision and priorities into implementation plans, measurable outcomes, and actionable recommendations.
Anticipate emerging needs, assess competing priorities, and support informed leadership decisions as the academic enterprise grows.
Design operating models, administrative frameworks, and cross-functional processes that support academic activities.
Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, strengthen resource planning, clarify responsibilities, and establish scalable practices.
Develop governance frameworks that promote clear decision-making, accountability, and appropriate oversight.
Work with academic leaders and university partners to navigate policies, assess organizational and operational risks, address emerging issues, and support transparent decision-making.
Design and implement a comprehensive onboarding and integration framework for new and transitioning faculty.
Identify opportunities to enhance faculty development, engagement, and the overall faculty experience.
Connect CMU Miami leadership, academic units, and central university functions; facilitate discussions, clarify ownership and next steps, and align stakeholders around shared goals.
Establish performance measures and reporting frameworks to monitor progress and evaluate academic initiatives and operational practices.
Use qualitative and quantitative insights to recommend improvements and develop approaches that can evolve with the campus.
Lead strategic projects on behalf of campus leadership.
Travel periodically between Carnegie Mellon’s Pittsburgh and Miami campuses to support collaboration, academic initiatives, and operational needs.
Relocate to the Miami, Florida area as the role evolves.