Administrative Assistant II - College of Engineering - Dean's Office

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The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other disciplines to yield transformative results.

The College of Engineering’s Dean’s Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the Dean’s Suite and College Offices. Reporting directly to the Senior Business Administrator, this position is housed within the ANSYS Hall Dean’s Office and serves as the primary point of contact for visitors entering the Dean’s Office suite.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative coverage and operational support for the Dean’s Suite to ensure a professional, organized, and efficient office environment.
• Coordinate office and kitchen supply purchasing, inventory management, and replenishment for the Dean’s Suite.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and overall upkeep of shared office and conference spaces within the suite.
• Oversee and coordinate cleaning schedules for six or more conference rooms located across campus to ensure spaces remain presentable and operational.
• Manage scheduling and reservation requests for six or more conference rooms, including resolving scheduling conflicts and ensuring appropriate room setup.
• Provide administrative support through coordination of meeting logistics and resources, calendar management, drafting correspondence, preparing reports, and creating other professional documents as needed.
• Serve as the primary reception contact for the Dean’s Suite by professionally greeting visitors, faculty, staff, students, and external guests.
• Direct visitors to appropriate seating areas, conference rooms, and meeting locations while ensuring a welcoming and professional experience.
• Provide hospitality support for guests, including offering beverages such as water and coffee and assisting with general visitor accommodations.
• Notify Dean’s Suite personnel of visitor arrivals and facilitate communication between guests and office staff.
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and strong customer service while interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years in administrative support.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check