Director, Campaign and Engagement Events

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

DIRECTOR, CAMPAIGN AND ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, MIT Sloan Office of External Relations , leads the strategic planning and execution of 25+ annual events, including Reunion Weekend and all campaign-related experiences, to foster alumni engagement and philanthropic support. This role designs innovative programming aligned with MIT Sloan's priorities; collaborates with faculty and senior leadership; and manages event logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships. The Director leads campaign-related events from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with broader fundraising and engagement goals. They supervise two associate directors and guide a high-performing team in delivering impactful events. They also partner with MIT's Resource Development and Alumni Association to coordinate school and Institute-wide engagement efforts. As a key member of the Office of External Relations leadership team, the Director drives event strategy, innovation, and operational excellence. A full job description is available at https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/Mgmt3Events.pdf

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five years of experience in event management, preferably within nonprofit or higher education settings
• Demonstrated strong project management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience working with senior leadership, faculty, donors, and external vendors
• Proficiency in platforms such as Cvent, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Microsoft Office suite
• High level of professionalism, initiative, and collaboration
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience engaging mid-career alumni
• Two years of supervisory experience ideally leading an event production team
• Some evening, weekend, and travel commitments are required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategic planning and execution of 25+ annual events
• Designs innovative programming aligned with MIT Sloan's priorities
• Collaborates with faculty and senior leadership
• Manages event logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships
• Leads campaign-related events from concept to execution
• Supervises two associate directors
• Partners with MIT's Resource Development and Alumni Association to coordinate school and Institute-wide engagement efforts
• Drives event strategy, innovation, and operational excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees