HEC Senior Program Manager, DIBI
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
The Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Higher Education Consortium
(HEC) brings together senior leaders from the nation's maritime
academies, naval architecture and naval engineering institutions,
R1 and R2 research universities, HBCUs, community colleges, and the
Navy's MIB Program - the first convening of its kind. Against the
backdrop of the Executive Order on Restoring America's Maritime
Dominance, the February 13, 2026 release of the White House
Maritime Action Plan, and commitments of over $100 billion in new
federal and international investment in the naval and commercial
shipbuilding, participants embrace the challenge of identifying
ambitious efforts and specific actions for how institutions of
higher education can work together in support of America's maritime
renewal. DIBI requires a Sr Program Manager to lead the HEC
initiatives from academic, organizational, and logistical
perspectives.
The DIBI Higher Education Consortium (HEC) Sr Program Manager
requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
This individual will collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure
the successful operation of HEC initiatives, events, documentation,
finances, and personnel management within DIBI.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's or terminal degree
preferred
- 4-6 years of professional operational experience required;
experience in higher education strongly preferred.
Sound judgement, rapport-building, active listening, excellent
interpersonal skills, proven ability to demonstrate initiative and
motivation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the
ability to prioritize projects and multiple, competing
priorities.
Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and quality of work.
Must have a strong team-orientation and flexible approach to
work.
Advanced MS Office proficiency, including SharePoint,
spreadsheet, database, presentation, and research skills.
Experience with Workday a plus.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Program Management (80%)
- Lead DIBI's HEC strategic direction under the guidance of the
DIBI leadership
- Work with DIBI and sponsor staff to understand sponsor
objectives for the HEC
- Establish and maintain close partnerships with partner
universities and organizations
- Serve as an internal liaison and central point of contact to
synchronize DIBI internal operations relative to HEC
- Related to HEC, collaborate with and maintain synchronization
between DIBI Communications, Research, Finance, and Operations
Teams
- Ensure academic rigor is incorporated into all HEC
initiatives
- Ensure all communications, events, and materials are
high-quality and represent DIBI / Northeastern in a professional
light
- Design and conduct HEC outreach initiatives (prior/post
events):
- Government outreach
- Northeastern Faculty engagement
- Internal and External departmental and institutional
outreach
- Lead HEC event content and design conceptualization and
planning
- Generate and socialize HEC ideas that align with sponsor and
DIBI strategic objectives
- Lead internal HEC planning meetings
- Capture HEC notes and actions
- Follow up internally and externally with stakeholders
- Create and maintain HEC project timelines
- Create and maintain HEC contact and invitation lists
- Lead milestone deliverable reporting as it relates to HEC
- Collaborate with DIBI Communications team to produce briefing
books, read ahead documents, event notes, executive summaries, and
other materials surrounding HEC events
- Contribute content to communications and outreach materials
related to HEC organization and events
- Contribute to DIBI newsletter highlighting HEC outreach,
initiatives, events, and accomplishments
- Maintain awareness of and provide recommendations on HEC budget
in collaboration with the DIBI Director of Finance
Administrative Support (10%)
- Provide logistical, administrative, and on-site support to HEC
initiatives and events
- Lead event planning (space, catering, materials/supplies
procurement)
Staff Supervision (10%)
- Directly manage and mentor temporary, contract, and student
employees assigned to HEC initiatives.
- Develop and support recruitment, marketing, and outreaching
initiatives for prospective HEC student workers.
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
$37-$41/hour
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/HEC-Senior-Program-Manager--DIBI_R139833
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