Job title EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Reports to Executive Director of CMU-Africa

Start Date ASAP

Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an Executive Assistant to be responsible for planning,

managing and coordinating the administrative functions for the Director and the Executive

Director of CMU-Africa.

About Carnegie Mellon University

Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the

Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality

engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation

of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in

2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty,

staff and operations in Africa. 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.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by

delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and

technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to

make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 150 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the

next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and

excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team

members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

The role

As CMU-Africa’s Executive Assistant, you will regularly handle sensitive information and be

required to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion. While specific responsibilities will vary,

they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Manage time commitment (calendar) for the Director and Executive Director, and

respective prioritization

• Facilitate and manage communications and collaboration with other members of the

management team, and the main CMU campus.

• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents on behalf of the Director and

Executive Director

• Plan and organize management meetings, committee meetings and other high level

strategic meetings, creating agendas and preparing minutes. Prepares and collects

documents and materials for meetings

• Troubleshoot problems and questions concerning office and University policies and

procedures, responding to inquiries and routine questions, referring only those

absolutely necessary to supervisor

• Communicate with high level officials both inside and outside the university. Handle

highly confidential matters

• Welcome visitors and guests, and makes appropriate referrals to relevant departments

• Coordinate travel schedule/arrangements for the Director and Executive Director

• Coordinate record-keeping processes and organization, and multiplatform

communications, such as web, email, and social media for the Director and Executive

Director

• Provide general service and information to guests and visitors, and other duties as

assigned

• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director and / or Executive Director

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

• Experience in higher education or equivalent relevant experience in fast-paced office

administration

• Preferred experience with complex calendaring for executives or faculty

• Fluency in spoken and written English and French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability and flexibility, in a high pressure, fast paced and complex

environment, to manage multiple, time sensitive assignments with the capacity to

independently prioritize work with strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to accomplish projects and assignments with strict deadlines.

• Proven ability with logistics and travel coordination.

• Demonstrated skills with organizing files, correspondence and documents and ability to

recommend and implement systems to enhance related procedure and policy

• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to interact with University leaders, faculty, staff,

students, alumni, and other stakeholders with a highly professional demeanor and

strong customer service skills.

• Exceptional written, oral and electronic communication skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, excellent discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.

• Proven ability with other systems and technology to improve administrative efficiency.

• Ability to learn new computer skills and systems

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Job title EDUCATION NETWORK PROGRAM MANAGER

Reports to Director of Knowledge Creation and Education Network

Start Date ASAP

Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a passionate, capable individual to serve as Program

Manager for the Education Network initiative at its location in Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon

University Africa (CMU-Africa). This position will work with the Director of Knowledge Creation

and Education Network to oversee the fulfillment of larger Education Network Pillar goals. They

will coordinate activities between multiple projects within the Pillar, giving detailed attention to

program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation. This is a new and unique

position that requires an individual with program management experience from higher education

institutions, a team player with leadership qualities, excellent relationship building skills, a passion

for education and innovation, and a desire to make a difference!

About the Education Network and CMU-Africa

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) is building a network alliance of engineering and

technology education institutions across the African continent, which will create and enhance

educational, knowledge creation, and industry-government connections to produce a workforce

that drives inclusive digital transformation in Africa. They will work together to develop the

capacity of network universities to deliver effective engineering and technology education,

increase access through online certificate programs, and partner in creating practicum and

internships to strengthen students’ employability skills.

Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government

of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent

required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to

the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only

U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff, and operations

in Africa. 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.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by

delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and

technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make

transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 230 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the

next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and

excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team

members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students

technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make

transformative impact in their communities and the world.

The role

As Education Network Program Manager, you will work closely with the Director of Knowledge Creation

and Education Network to further develop the Education Network Pillar objectives and strategy and

guide all the various projects and initiatives housed within the pillar. While specific

responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director of Knowledge Creation and Education Network to establish

policies, procedures, and governance frameworks for the education network

• Partners with CMU main campus and education alliance stakeholders to ensure effective

delivery of the Faculty Enhancement Program, Faculty Fellowship Program, Bridge

Program, Online Certificate development, and any other initiatives under this pillar

• Works with the Associate Director of Impact to develop KPIs and build strategic progress

reports for all initiatives in the Education Network Pillar

• Collaborates with CMU-Africa’s Finance Officer to manage budget burn rates, educate

alliance network partners on financial accountability procedures, and ensure compliance

• Organizes various convenings and conferences for the network

• Builds and maintains relationships with education alliance partners, maintaining constant

and consistent communication to ensure network activities are on track, and executed

according to agreed timelines and budgets

• Works with external and internal Marketing teams to develop and implement marketing

strategies for the various programs

• Coordinates all operational and administrative management requirements for the

education network and works with other CMU-Africa departments to ensure objectives

for the education network are achieved

• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Operations

Management, or related field. Master’s degree a plus

• Project management professional affiliation

• 3-5 years of program or project management experience, managing delivery of

educational initiatives, or network coordination. Experience at a higher education

institution a plus

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Highly developed critical thinking skills, with ability to solve complex problems in

innovative ways

• Demonstrable ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven

environment; work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

• Superior computer and database management skills (including advanced knowledge of,

and substantial experience with, email, word processing, spreadsheet, databases and

presentation skills)

• Excellent analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate

and detailed reports and records

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable ability to compose

and appropriately format correspondence and reports

• Agile learner with the ability to adapt and thrive in an evolving, diverse environment

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, excellent discretion and maintain

confidentiality

• Demonstrable ability to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations and/or

individuals

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures and

backgrounds

• Demonstrable ability to work independently and take initiative

• Demonstrable ability to get things done and produce results quickly—whether the tasks

are large or small

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Job title INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Reports to Director of Knowledge Creation and Education Network

Start Date ASAP

Location Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a professional Instructional Designer for its location in

Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa). This position will work with faculty to

repurpose and repackage existing and/or new graduate courses in Engineering, Information and

Communication Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into a format that is

suitable for online education delivery. This is a new and exciting position that requires expertise

in both education and technology. They will work on a mix of independent and team-based

projects, so we require strong communicators who are comfortable working with others, as well

as self-motivators who can tackle projects on their own.

About CMU-Africa

Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the

Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality

engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation

of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in

2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty,

staff, and operations in Africa. 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.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by

delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and

technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to

make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 230 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the

next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and

excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team

members.

The role

As Instructional Designer, you will work closely with subject matter experts to design and

develop engaging and interactive online education programs, which focus on engineering and

technology in Africa, while creating learning experiences tailored to the unique needs of CMU-

Africa’s target audience. You will manage the entire process of online program development

from idea conceptualization to program launch. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will

include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with faculty subject matter experts to design content curated for the

training needs of CMU-Africa target audiences

• Partners with faculty to design and develop engaging and interactive online education

programs which focus on engineering and technology in Africa

• Plans, develops, and implements innovate online learning programs which are

marketable across Africa and align to the vision of empowering and driving inclusive

digital transformation across the continent

• Creates supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc.)

• Consults with program directors and faculty program chairs in partner institutions to

review curricula and make redesign recommendations to the director of knowledge

creation and education networks

• Works with the Associate Director of Impact to develop KPIs and other criteria to

measure impact of the online certificate programs

• Partners with CMU main campus and education alliance stakeholders to ensure effective

delivery of the online certificate program

• Identifies opportunities for new program development in specializations related to

technology and/or engineering

• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, learning

methodologies, education and technology design or related field

• 5+ years of experience in instructional design with instructional technology, and/or

implementation of online courses, blended courses, and/or instructional

components/assets (an online portfolio demonstrating related work/past projects)

• Fluency in both spoken and written English required and fluency in French a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models

• Lesson and curriculum planning skills

• Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge

• Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning

Management System (e.g., Canvas)

• Exceptional creativity, with visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator)

and ability to storyboard

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to write effective copy,

instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts

• Highly developed critical thinking skills, with ability to solve complex problems in

innovative ways

• Broad project management skills, with demonstrable ability to handle multiple

concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment, work under pressure and with

frequent interruptions

• Demonstrable ability to work with faculty and with other colleagues to achieve results

• Excellent analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail; keep and maintain

accurate and detailed reports and records

• Agile learner with the ability to adapt and thrive in an evolving, diverse environment

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, excellent discretion and maintain

confidentiality

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures and

backgrounds

• Highly developed research skills, with demonstrable ability to work independently and

take initiative

• Demonstrable ability to get things done and produce results quickly—whether the tasks

are large or small

• Sensitivity to the teaching and learning needs of a research university

To Apply

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