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Mgmt 2, Advising & Acad Programs
  • Job Number: 25178
  • Functional Area: Administration
  • Department: Political Science
  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
  • Pay Range Minimum: $88,550
  • Pay Range Maximum: $120,000
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule: M-F
  • Pay Grade: 9


Posting Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 1, ACADEMIC PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, Political Science, works closely with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), Admissions Chair (AC), and Department Head (DH) to administer all aspects of the Graduate Program, including advising students, coordinating admissions, implementing academic policies, and developing strategic goals; serves as a resource for students and faculty, and as liaison between the department and institute administrative offices; administers the graduate student admissions process, including scheduling and attending admissions committee meetings, planning and implementing open house, interfacing with Slate team, and communicating with applicants; coordinates advisor assignments and orientation for new students; oversees all aspects of graduate student academic progress, including registration, grades, evaluations, general exams, colloquia, and thesis submission; advises students on academic issues and acts as a resource for students, faculty, and staff on the graduate program; updates student handbook; prepares all materials for and attends fall and spring grades meetings; and prepares post-grades meeting letters and coordinates with the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) where further action is needed.

 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; four years of academic administration experience; a minimum of one year of supervisory experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with academic programs and institutions; discretion with confidential information/issues; ability to problem solve and interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students. PREFERRED: MIT experience and knowledge of academic systems and competence with MIT systems, such as SAP, GAP, WebSIS, Slate, or expertise with similar systems.

9/3/2025