Strategic Assistant Dean, HR & Administration

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

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Assistant Dean of HR & Administration for the School of Architecture & Planning (SA+P). The role will partner with the Dean and senior leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations, mentoring SA+P faculty and staff, and ensuring HR practices comply with Institute policy and law.

You will advance the SA+P Rewards and Recognition program, collaborate on faculty hiring, promotion, and development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ten years of high-level university administrative experience.
• Experience overseeing HR in a complex research university environment.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to prioritize under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations.
• Mentor and engage SA+P faculty and staff; advance inclusion and rewards program.
• Oversee faculty promotion and tenure; manage Dean's Office salary reviews; represent SA+P on Institute committees.

Skills

HR leadership

Communication

Policy analysis

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Assistant Dean of HR & Administration for the School of Architecture & Planning (SA+P). The role will partner with the Dean and senior leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations, mentoring SA+P faculty and staff, and ensuring HR practices comply with Institute policy and law.

You will advance the SA+P Rewards and Recognition program, collaborate on faculty hiring, promotion, and development, and