Director, Board Relations & Governance (Hybrid)

MIT Alumni Association; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MIT Alumni Association seeks an Associate Director to lead board governance, plan meetings, and coordinate committees. This role drives content development, governance administration, and cross‑department collaboration to ensure smooth year‑round board operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in alumni or nonprofit relations, exceptional writing, and strong relationship skills. The position is hybrid, with travel as needed and a path to meaningful governance impact at MIT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum five years in alumni relations or nonprofit administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strong planning, organizational, and written/oral communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Board governance, planning, content development, and committee coordination.
• Oversee governance administration, board operations, and communications across departments.
• Coordinate volunteers, develop meetings, and ensure effective board functioning year-round.
• Collaborate with MITAA stakeholders to support strategic priorities and events.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Relationship building

Planning and organization

Project management

Written and oral communication

Volunteer coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Zoom

Ellucian Advance Web

Job description

MIT Alumni Association seeks an Associate Director to lead board governance, plan meetings, and coordinate committees. This role drives content development, governance administration, and cross‑department collaboration to ensure smooth year‑round board operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in alumni or nonprofit relations, exceptional writing, and strong relationship skills. The position is hybrid, with travel as needed and a path to meaningful governance impact at MIT.