CIS Program Coordinator

IMDiversity Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a CIS Program Coordinator in the Center for International Studies to manage CIS Faculty Projects, country and area programs, and related initiatives. The role includes creating program communications, administering applications, maintaining websites and databases, developing workflows, and coordinating events with colleagues to achieve strategic goals.

Hybrid position with 3–4 days in the office; occasional evening and weekend work required. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent English language writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CIS Faculty Projects, country and area programs, and other initiatives.
• Create program communications and advertise programs; administer applications and selections.
• Maintain websites and other communications assets; maintain program databases.
• Develop workflows and collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals.
• Coordinate events logistics and promotion; provide additional support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Airtable

Job description

CIS Program Coordinator
Job Number: 26055
Functional Area: Administration
Department: Center for International Studies
School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
Pay Range Minimum: $63,200
Pay Range Maximum: $80,050
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 6

Posting Description

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.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: 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 orientated; 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. PREFERRED: MIT experience.

Occasional weekday evening and weekend work will be required.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days in the office, depending on program needs.