Administrative Support Coordinator – College of Engineering – Rwanda

About Cmu

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! Since its founding in 1900, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has been a birthplace of innovation. CMU has globally top-ranked programs in engineering, computer science, and information and communication technology, as well as a rich history of entrepreneurship. CMU is dedicated to producing creative and technically strong engineers who have a meaningful impact in their communities and accelerate positive technological change in the world. In 2011, CMU extended its global footprint into Africa with Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), based in Rwanda’s Kigali Innovation City. In a region booming with opportunities, CMU is the only U.S.-based research university offering its master’s degrees with a full-time faculty, staff, and operations in Africa. The Africa location is fast-growing, with over 300 enrolled students from more than 20 African countries. You can read more about CMU-Africa’s vision and mission on our website. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research and innovation. CMU-Africa enjoys strong collaboration and exchange with the main campus in Pittsburgh, USA.

Job Summary

The Administrative Support Coordinator provides executive-level administrative, operational, and project coordination support to the CIDTA Director. The role ensures that the Center’s leadership is consistently prepared, informed, and able to focus on strategic priorities by managing communications, coordinating internal and external engagements, tracking execution of commitments, and maintaining organizational rhythm. This position is responsible for ensuring discipline in follow-through, consistency in communications, and efficiency in Center operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of the Centre for Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa (CIDTA) and pillar heads as well as other team members.
• Effectively conduct the administrative goals and duties of the unit through managing an action tracker, preparing briefing materials, drafting official communications, and conducting research to support strategic engagements.