Communications & Engagement Coordinator - Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary

The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) seeks a Communications & Engagement Coordinator to support communications, member engagement, and professional learning initiatives across the CPED network. The ideal candidate is creative, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing CPED’s mission through strong communication, collaboration, and member engagement.

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

Essential Functions

• Primary Responsibilities
• Communications and Marketing
• Resource Development and Management
• Member Engagement and Collaboration

Primary Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid in developing promotional materials & communication strategies for CPED programs & events
• 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)
• Aid in organizing and curating digital resources for delegates and members
• 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
• Cook up 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.

University of Pittsburgh Information

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

Hiring Range

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

Background Check

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

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable