Instructional Designer and Program Administrator, Comm Lab

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Instructional Designer and Program Administrator for Technical Leadership and Communication Programs combines instructional design (60%) with program administration (40%) and reports to the Comm Lab Associate Program Director. The role designs, delivers, and assesses inclusive, outcome-based curricula, workshops, and training materials for students, postdoctoral researchers, and Communication Fellows (peer coaches). It coordinates professional development, maintains educational resources, advises instructors, and uses feedback and data to improve programs. The position also oversees cross-departmental projects and events, strengthens program operations, tracks service metrics, and collaborates with MIT partners. It may support new departmental Communication Lab launches and provide interim management during staff absences. Occasional evening or weekend work and some domestic travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a combination of program administration, project management, teaching, pedagogical design, STEM communication, or professional communication.
• Success leading active, inclusive, outcome-based learning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and conducting assessments.
• A cover letter is required for an application to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education, writing/rhetoric, STEM communication, a STEM field, or a related area, with relevant curriculum or program design experience in higher education.
• Advanced degree in instructional design and technology.
• Experience with scientific communication and website development or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess inclusive, outcome-based curricula, workshops, and training materials for students, postdoctoral researchers, and Communication Fellows.
• Coordinate professional development.
• Maintain educational resources and advise instructors.
• Use feedback and data to improve programs.
• Oversee cross-departmental projects and events, strengthen program operations, and track service metrics.
• Collaborate with MIT partners.
• Potentially support new departmental Communication Lab launches and provide interim management during staff absences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level