Assistant Director, Network Computing Systems

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Director for Network Computing Systems within the Media Lab. This role involves a leadership position responsible for the design, operations, and maintenance of systems and infrastructure. You will supervise staffing, manage performance, and establish budgeting priorities.

Successful candidates will possess strong leadership skills, experience in budget preparation, and the ability to effectively develop strategies and policies for technical operations.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience in budget preparation and performance management.
• Proven ability to develop strategies and policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all five main functions of NeCSys.
• Prepare the annual budget for NeCSys operations.
• Allocate staff time, budget, and equipment effectively.

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NETWORK COMPUTING SYSTEMS

Media Lab, to assume a leading role in the design, operations and maintenance of the systems and infrastructure operated by NeCSys for the Lab. The Assistant Director will supervise all five main functions of NeCSys and their corresponding staff – networking, computing, multimedia, communications, and support center; responsible for staffing, performance management, training and development of NeCSys employees and temporary staff including student workers; prepare annual budget for NeCSys operations; establish computing priorities, determines necessary activities, and allocates staff time, budget and equipment accordingly; implement and provide significant input into the development of NeCSys strategies, workflows, policies and procedures, technical standards and methods, and priorities.