The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) is excited to announce that we're searching for a Coordinator of Operations and Development who will serve in a professional capacity to coordinate, manage, and monitor the workings of various areas of the organization, an international consortium of over 125 university schools of education. 

The job consists of broad responsibilities associated with the operations and continued growth and development of the organization and responsibilities requiring the application of policies to dynamic and complex conditions.

• Plan and coordinate the CPED annual convenings at member universities including working with host institutions to plan and set up events;
• Plan and manage regular on-line and face to face programming to support members
• Manage and support the needs of university members and individual members
• Provide financial management to the CPED Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Seek out and manage grant opportunities including but not limited to identifying grant opportunities, application for, and management of received grants
• Develop methods of logistics management and recommend policy and procedure changes to make efficient use of organizational resources
• Manage the online database, website, and other IT initiatives and resources. 

We're looking for a motivated, quick-learner, who is able to use significant independent judgement and ingenuity. This position requires an adaptive, flexible, and energetic individual with a high degree of professionalism, communication, both oral and written skills, and the ability to work both independently and part of a group. 

As CPED is housed at the University of Pittsburgh, the selected candidate will be hired as an employee of the University. Remote/virtual candidates are welcome to apply!

• Masters degree in education, organizational studies, business, or similar field.
• Advanced computer skills are necessary with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Platform, Word, Excel, QuickBooks, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and skills to perform routine financial and statistical projections, monitor expenditures, and develop and analyze budgetary data.
• Willingness to travel as necessary. 
• Previous work experience in non-profit management or higher education is preferred.