Postdoc Career & Professional Development Director (Hybrid)

Remote; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MIT seeks a Program Director for Postdoctoral Career & Professional Development to lead career services for postdocs, build partnerships with employers, and advance professional development programs. Responsibilities include advising, workshop planning, resource creation, data evaluation, and budget planning within CAPD to strengthen the MIT community.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and several years in career development, with preference for advanced degrees and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years’ career center or higher education experience related to career and professional development.
• Understanding of potential career trajectories of postdocs in science and engineering.
• Familiarity with career services’ online technology/management systems.
• Knowledge of career development theory and job search process for international postdocs.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of cross-cultural and bias issues and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to identify and assess career concerns from a holistic perspective.
• Collaborate as a team member.
• Work effectively with students, postdocs, staff, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the career services liaison for postdoctoral scholars.
• Manage and deliver a range of services to enhance professional development and career competencies.
• Conduct individual career advising sessions.
• Create and deliver an annual calendar of workshops/events/certificates.
• Develop employment preparation materials and career resources.
• Conduct assessments and evaluate data and outcomes.
• Prepare budget proposals.
• Identify and create relationships with employing organizations and MIT community.

Skills

Career advising

Interpersonal comms

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

MIT seeks a Program Director for Postdoctoral Career & Professional Development to lead career services for postdocs, build partnerships with employers, and advance professional development programs. Responsibilities include advising, workshop planning, resource creation, data evaluation, and budget planning within CAPD to strengthen the MIT community.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and several years in career development, with preference for advanced degrees and experience with