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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
To Apply
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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
https://talentacquisition.rightseat.rw/recruit/ViewJob.na?digest=ceZHICB16OHvBkFv92j
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