Program Coordinator, MITES Semester

Job Description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Program Coordinator, MITES Semester

MIT’s Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) seeks a program coordinator to join a rigorous, six-month enrichment program (held primarily online with a five-day, on-campus conference component) exposing rising high school seniors to science and engineering fields. Will ensure efficient program operations and continue MITES’ history of success while supporting program expansion, evaluation, and innovation as part of a collaborative implementation team.

Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring project plans for logistics, program events, meetings, and orientations (virtual, hybrid, and in-person); contributing to student and staff recruitment, application, and selection; communicating with current and prospective participants and affiliated stakeholders; coordinating student/staff onboarding; coordinating vendors and purchasing materials/supplies; handling unexpected needs/issues that arise and guiding the work of others on routine activities; and contributing to and attending mites programs and events, residing on MIT’s campus during residential components of the program (~5-10 days).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of administrative and/or project/program management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team with diverse backgrounds and skillsets
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Ability to multitask and manage time and deadlines
• Good judgment with confidential information and in unexpected situations
• Support for MIT’s commitment to diversity and serving diverse constituents
• Experience with high school students and families
• Spanish language skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel) and cloud-based collaboration tools (e.g., Google Drive, SharePoint, Dropbox)
• Working knowledge of social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Mail Chimp)

Must be able to work a varied hybrid schedule (in office two days, remote three days) with some evening and weekend hours and to live on-campus during program conferences.

Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers. Please reference job number 21199.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination.