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Assistant Director, Academic & Events, Martin Trust Center

Staff

May 10, 2026

Location

Cambridge

MIT Sloan School of Management

Type

Full-time Staff / Administration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years academic administration
Project/program management
Event management
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Technical proficiency

Research Areas

Entrepreneurship certificates
Study tours
Fellowships
Co-curricular programs
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Assistant Director, Academic & Events, Martin Trust Center

Posting Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC & EVENTS, MIT Sloan Martin Trust Center, to manage course portfolios, events, and student-facing programs from planning through execution; evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative metrics; pilot new programming models; and serve as the primary liaison among faculty, staff, students, and cross-campus partners. The position is accountable for enrollment targets, application processes, student communications, event design, graduation ceremonies, and reporting outcomes to senior academic leadership. Programs include multiple entrepreneurship certificates, study tours, fellowships, and co-curricular offerings; oversee significant resource management, including coordinating teaching appointments for ~30 faculty, recruiting and training teaching assistants, managing program and event budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, and establishing scalable operational processes; develop strong relationship management with faculty, instructors, vendors, and stakeholders.

A full job description is available at https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/MTCAssistantDirectorAcademicPrograms.pdf

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of 2 years of academic administration experience; proven track record of successful project/program and event management; strong organizational, communication, multitasking, and process-design skills; technical proficiency; discretion with confidential information; and adaptability in fast-paced environments. PREFERRED: Master’s degree; experience in academic coordination in higher education; familiarity with MIT and MIT Sloan policies and procedures; social media skills; and design skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for Assistant Director, Academic & Events at MIT Sloan?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of academic administration experience. Key skills include proven project/program and event management, organizational, communication, multitasking, and process-design skills, plus technical proficiency and discretion with confidential information. Adaptability in fast-paced environments is essential. Explore similar roles in administration jobs or higher ed admin positions.

💼What are the main responsibilities in this MIT Martin Trust Center role?

Manage course portfolios, events, and student-facing programs from planning to execution. Evaluate effectiveness with qualitative and quantitative metrics, pilot new models, and liaison with faculty, staff, students, and partners. Oversee enrollment targets, applications, communications, event design, graduation ceremonies, and reporting. Handle resource management including faculty appointments, TAs, budgets, and vendor contracts. Check executive higher ed jobs for more opportunities.

What preferred qualifications are listed for this position?

Master’s degree, experience in academic coordination in higher education, familiarity with MIT and MIT Sloan policies, social media skills, and design skills are preferred. These enhance success in managing entrepreneurship certificates, study tours, and fellowships. View higher ed career advice for tips.

📝How do I apply for the Assistant Director role at MIT Sloan Martin Trust Center?

Review the full job description at the provided PDF link and apply through MIT's HR portal before the expiration date of May 10, 2026. Prepare your application highlighting academic administration and event management experience. Use our free resume template and free cover letter template to strengthen your submission.

🚀What programs does this role oversee at the Martin Trust Center?

Oversee entrepreneurship certificates, study tours, fellowships, and co-curricular offerings. Responsibilities include resource management for ~30 faculty, TAs, budgets, and scalable processes. Develop relationships with faculty, instructors, and vendors. Learn more about research jobs or faculty positions at MIT.

📅Is this position suitable for higher ed event management professionals?

Yes, ideal for those with conference and events administration experience. The role demands event design, vendor negotiations, and graduation ceremonies in a fast-paced academic setting at MIT Sloan. Browse administration jobs for similar staff administration roles in Cambridge.
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