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The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) seeks a highly organized, creative, and collaborative Communications & Engagement Coordinator to support communications, member engagement, and professional learning initiatives across the CPED network.

This position plays a key role in promoting CPED’s mission and strengthening engagement among member institutions, delegates, and scholarly practitioners. The ideal candidate is creative, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing CPED’s mission through strong communication, collaboration, and member engagement. Occasional travel will be required through the year to annual convenings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, marketing, instructional design, or a related field preferred; 3 years of relevant experience

Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Experience managing websites, blogs, newsletters, & social media platforms.

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite & Canva required.

Experience creating digital learning materials.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail & ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experiencing collaborating & organizing groups and groups activities.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a professional learning network.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in communications, education, marketing, instructional design, or a related field preferred;

Experience with higher education or nonprofit organizations.

Knowledge of the Education Doctorate (EdD) landscape and professional practice education.

Experience facilitating groups in virtual or in person spaces.

Familiarity with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and digital collaboration tools.

Job Summary

Executes University communications and marketing strategies for a program or unit. Oversees print and electronic communications, subsequent media promotion, and development of a content marketing plan. Tracks and evaluates marketing strategies. Guides staff. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains University brand and style.

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities

Communications and Marketing

Write, edit, & distribute CPED’s monthly newsletter.
Develop & manage social media content across multiple platforms to promote CPED initiatives, events, and member engagement.
Update & maintain the CPED website, including website content & blog posts.
Promote the annual CPED Convening through digital communications, marketing campaigns, & social media outreach.
Assist in developing promotional materials & communication strategies for CPED programs & events.

Resource Development and Management

Reorganize, maintain, & update the CPED Resource Center to ensure accessibility and relevance for member institutions.
Create professional learning modules and instructional materials for the Executive Director to support responses to questions related to the Education Doctorate (EdD).
Assist in organizing and curating digital resources for delegates and members.

Member Engagement and Collaboration

Work collaboratively with CPED Improvement Groups (CIGs) to develop webinars, learning opportunities, and member programming.
Serve as a liaison between CPED delegates and the Executive Director to support communication and collaboration across the network.
Coordinate communications and follow-up related to webinars, meetings, and collaborative initiatives.

Physical Effort

Mostly a sedentary position, involving sitting and computer work for long periods of time. Minimal lifting, pushing and pulling. Position requires meetings with faculty, staff, and students in other parts of the building and throughout the campus. Occasional travel to annual convenings.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Communications Manager

Job Family Communications & Marketing

Job Sub-Family Communications

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range $49,000 - $54,000/year, based on qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable

Auto req ID

476897BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Marketing

City*

Pittsburgh

State*

Pennsylvania

Job Code

Education Educational and Training Services

Affiliate Sponsor

Pitt

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