Assistant Director, Executive Programs

IMDiversity; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Sloan Executive Education in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Assistant Director, Executive Programs to lead program operations, coordinate open enrollment and custom offerings, and supervise program coordinators. You will partner with faculty, clients and participants to ensure high-quality delivery while balancing logistical and program leadership responsibilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of administrative experience, and strong communication skills to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum two years of administrative experience.
• Ability to articulate program content at a high level and manage delivery issues.

Responsibilities

• Model and implement best practices for program operations.
• Supervise program coordinators and manage a portfolio of open enrollment and institutional programs.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling with faculty, and vendor management for on-site and digital deliveries.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Program coordination

Attention to detail

Ambiguity tolerance

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director, Executive Programs
Job Number: 25983
Functional Area: Administration
Department: MIT Sloan Executive Education
School Area: Sloan School of Management
Pay Range Minimum: $68,540
Pay Range Maximum: $92,380
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 7

Posting Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS, Sloan Executive Education, will model best practices in operational policies, processes and procedures required to ensure the quality and integrity of open enrollment program delivery; manage program teams assigned to work with assistant director on more complex open enrollment, custom or institutional programs; serve as point of contact for and assist program coordinators before, during and after program deliveries; provide input into performance reviews of program coordinators; manage a select portfolio of open enrollment programs, leading program logistics in addition to traditionally designated program director responsibilities; leads the development and management of the program operations planning and milestones for on-site and digital deliveries; collects program information and materials for their timely publishing and distribution via print, email and web; identifies and supervises vendors (hotel, catering, AV, printing, etc.); schedule sessions with faculty; and work with faculty to manage program content and design updates, with support from program director(s), as needed.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of two years of administrative experience; demonstrated interest in program content; ability to quickly get acquainted with the content of the programs in one’s portfolio; ability to articulate main ideas and discuss the program at a high level; ability to spot content related issues during program delivery and, as needed, seek director to help address them; ability to balance and deliver both logistical responsibilities and program director responsibilities on an ongoing basis; develop and maintain positive relationships with Institute faculty, clients and participants; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to deal with ambiguity; exemplify and uphold the MIT Executive Education Values of People, Trust & Respect, Learning & Ideas, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability