Program/Project Coordinator, SRS

MIT • Cambridge, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The CIS Program Coordinator, Center for International Studies (CIS), will coordinate a range of activities such as CIS Faculty Projects, country and area programs, and other initiatives as they arise. This includes creating program communications and advertising programs; administering application and selection processes; maintaining websites and other communications assets; maintaining program databases; developing workflows and collaborating with colleagues to achieve overarching goals; and coordinating events logistics and promotion. Will provide additional support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two years’ professional experience in an academic administrative position
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform a wide range of complex and diverse duties with minimal supervision using a high degree of discretion and good judgment
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort with and ability to work with frequent interruptions in an open office environment
• Organized and detail oriented
• Excellent English language writing skills
• Excellent computer skills including experience with databases (Airtable a plus)
• Tech-savvy and interested in learning new software as needed
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Nice To Haves

• MIT experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CIS Faculty Projects, country and area programs, and other initiatives.
• Create program communications and advertise programs.
• Administer application and selection processes.
• Maintain websites and other communications assets.
• Maintain program databases.
• Develop workflows and collaborate with colleagues to achieve overarching goals.
• Coordinate event logistics and promotion.
• Provide additional support as needed.

What This Job Offers

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