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Program Coordinator
  • Job Number: 24327
  • Functional Area: Other
  • Department: Residential Education
  • School Area: Dean for Student Life
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Job Description

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Residential Education-Residential and Community Life (RCL), to join a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring that departmental operations run smoothly and efficiently by managing a wide range of project management and administrative tasks.  Will lead the development and implementation of operational plans; manage key initiatives; and coordinate complex projects across undergraduate and graduate residential life, FSILGs (fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups), residential community support, and the faculty-led residential house model.  Will also be responsible for streamlining cross-departmental processes; developing shared resources; and providing high-level administrative support to the senior associate dean and associate deans in RCL.  

A full description is available at https://studentlife.mit.edu/content/dsl-open-positions.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree; at least two years of administrative and/or project/program management experience working independently and collaboratively on teams managing complex projects; excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, interpersonal, and intercultural skills; ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals; a client and student-centered communication style that seeks to build camaraderie and positive and productive working relationships and inclusive cultures; ability to quickly learn new software and systems and create new systems that will streamline organizational efficiencies; and ability to maintain confidentiality in highly sensitive spaces.  PREFERRED:  master’s degree and work experience in a higher education setting.  Job #24327-6

Salary range: low $60,000s to low 70,000s, depending on relevant experience and education

Only candidates who submit a cover letter and resume will be considered for the position.  

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

8/16/24