Assistant Director of Industry Engagements

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

Job summary

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks an Assistant Director of Industry Engagements for the MIT Generative AI Consortium. This pivotal role will spearhead efforts to cultivate industry growth and build strategic partnerships in alignment with MGAIC's mission. The successful candidate will design and implement strategies that generate substantial revenue through diversified channels, including memberships, sponsorships, and research collaborations, while working alongside MIT’s corporate engagement ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Drive industry growth and external partnerships for MGAIC.
• Develop relationships with corporate partners.
• Generate revenue through memberships, sponsorships, and research collaborations.

Job description

Assistant Director of Industry Engagements, MIT Generative AI Consortium, will serve as the primary driver of MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium (MGAIC) industry growth, external partnerships, and revenue generation strategy in support of MGAIC’s mission in coordination with MIT’s broader corporate engagement ecosystem. This role sets strategy and executes plans to develop mutually beneficial relationships between MIT and corporate partners and to generate significant revenue through memberships, sponsorships, research collaborations, and strategic partnerships. This role works collaboratively with Institute partners (e.g., ILP, OSATT and RD), and reports to the two Faculty Co-Directors, with a dotted-line relationship to the provost.