Program Coordinator MITES Semester

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)  

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.

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