Executive Director, AI Innovation & Partnerships

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

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks an Executive Director, MIT AI Exchange, to lead strategic and operational efforts across AI initiatives. The role oversees governance, reporting, and shared resources, guiding partnerships with faculty, schools, and central offices.

Responsible for budgets, fundraising, and external engagements, the position requires strategic vision and collaborative leadership. The Executive Director will work with the Learning Exchange and Research Exchange

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; at least ten years in administration, operations, or complex program management.
• Strong AI/CS compute knowledge and ability to engage technical colleagues and donors.
• Proven leadership of large cross-functional programs and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic and operating plans for the MIT AI Exchange.
• Establish governance, planning, and reporting structures; direct shared resources.
• Partner with faculty to shape programs and build external partnerships; manage budgets and fundraising.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Compute environments

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks an Executive Director, MIT AI Exchange, to lead strategic and operational efforts across AI initiatives. The role oversees governance, reporting, and shared resources, guiding partnerships with faculty, schools, and central offices.

Responsible for budgets, fundraising, and external engagements, the position requires strategic vision and collaborative leadership. The Executive Director will work with the Learning Exchange and Research Exchange