Strategic Director, AI Innovation & Partnerships

CDFAM - Computational Design Symposium; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT AI Exchange, Office of Innovation and Strategy, seeks an Executive Director to translate Institute priorities into programs and partnerships. You will lead governance, planning, and reporting, and direct shared resources including compute and staff.

You will work with faculty to shape programs, manage budgets, and advance external partnerships and fundraising. Success requires sound judgment, collaboration, and adaptability as the Exchange grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; minimum ten years of progressive administration, operations, or complex program management.
• Advanced technical knowledge of AI, computer science, and compute environments.
• Proven leadership of large cross-functional programs and organizational change.
• Proven fundraising success with donors, foundations, and industry partners.
• Budget and resource management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, judgment and discretion.
• Preferred: Master’s or PhD; university/research setting experience; AI in instruction familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic and operating plans for MIT AI Exchange.
• Establish governance, planning, and reporting structures; direct shared resources.
• Partner with faculty to shape programs; build relationships with schools and central offices.
• Lead fundraising and external partnerships; report on performance and resource needs.
• Oversee compute resources, technical staff, collaboration studios, and the Exchange website.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Budget management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

MIT AI Exchange, Office of Innovation and Strategy, seeks an Executive Director to translate Institute priorities into programs and partnerships. You will lead governance, planning, and reporting, and direct shared resources including compute and staff.

You will work with faculty to shape programs, manage budgets, and advance external partnerships and fundraising. Success requires sound judgment, collaboration, and adaptability as the Exchange grows.