Assistant Dean of HR & Administration

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Assistant Dean of HR & Administration for the School of Architecture & Planning (SA+P). The role will partner with the Dean and senior leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations, mentoring SA+P faculty and staff, and ensuring HR practices comply with Institute policy and law.

You will advance the SA+P Rewards and Recognition program, collaborate on faculty hiring, promotion, and development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ten years of high-level university administrative experience.
• Experience overseeing HR in a complex research university environment.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to prioritize under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations.
• Mentor and engage SA+P faculty and staff; advance inclusion and rewards program.
• Oversee faculty promotion and tenure; manage Dean's Office salary reviews; represent SA+P on Institute committees.

Skills

HR leadership

Communication

Policy analysis

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Description

ASSISTANT DEAN OF HR & ADMINISTRATION

School of Architecture & Planning , will be a strategic partner to the Dean and senior administrative leader for all SA+P HR and academic affairs. Will advise leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations; mentor and engage SA+P faculty and staff; ensure HR practices comply with Institute policy and law; advance inclusion and design the SA+P Rewards and Recognition program; partner with the Dean and Faculty Diversity Committee on faculty hiring, promotion, retention, and development; oversee faculty promotion and tenure; serve as a School Council resource; manage Dean's Office operations and all salary reviews; and represent SA+P on Institute committees and undertake the Dean's special projects.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree and ten years of high-level university administrative experience, including proven success overseeing HR, equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered; demonstrated leadership across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment; working knowledge of complex research universities; excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, written, and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize under deadline pressure; ability to synthesize information into actionable briefings and action plans; detail-oriented, with a view toward broader policy implications; creative problem-solver who can develop, implement, and interpret policy; and resilient, decisive, and compassionate. PREFERRED : High-level academic affairs and HR experience in higher education; Law degree; or MIT experience.

10/19/2026