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Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.
PROGRAM MANAGER, MIT Innovation Initiative (MITii), to innovate in three spheres within MIT’s innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem: new program development, community and network ambassadorship, and I&E academics. Through a unique innovation thesis, will drive internal team ideation to propose, create, and run new innovation programs based, in-part, on the personal skillset brought to MITii. Will act as the primary MITii ambassador for staff and student leaders working in I&E and serve as the connective tissue between I&E resources on campus; build and maintain a catalog on programs, resources, and information to be used as a guide by the MIT ecosystem; map and develop student pathway stories and data visualizations; lead the MITii team in building impactful events showcasing MIT innovation to the world; administer MIT’s I&E minor; and manage a team of MIT students.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree; at least three years’ relevant experience managing programs; excellent networking, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; ability to work with a diverse team, balancing the interests and needs of stakeholders at all levels; and ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work under pressure. Seek a self-starter who is able to forge productive relationships and align strategies, has experience creating communities and managing resources, and can operate successfully in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Job #17431-8
Applications submitted without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
revised 6/11/19
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter on the MIT Careers website.