Program Administrator, MITES Saturdays
About The Position
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, MITES SATURDAYS, MITES, will oversee the administration and execution of the program with a collaborative team during the academic year. Responsibilities include logistics, planning, staffing, training, evaluation, student recruitment and selection, and communication and engagement with stakeholders such as parents, students, alumni, vendors, and speakers while adhering to the MIT policies regarding working with minors. The MITES Saturdays Program in MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science within the MIT School of Engineering is a rigorous, 16-session, STEM enrichment program focused on exposing ~135 7th-12th grade students from Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence, MA, to science and engineering fields, while supporting each to reach their highest academic potential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or education
- Minimum of three years of related experience in program development, program planning, program coordination, and/or education
- A cover letter is required to apply
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Experience at MIT
- A minimum of one year managing program staff and direct reports
- Proven track record of fostering community, belonging, and respect in workplaces and academic settings
- Exceptional organizational, attention to detail, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in Spanish
- Experienced with high school students and leading undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals
Responsibilities
- logistics
- planning
- staffing
- training
- evaluation
- student recruitment and selection
- communication and engagement with stakeholders such as parents, students, alumni, vendors, and speakers while adhering to the MIT policies regarding working with minors
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
