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Director of Corporate Engagement
  • Job Number: 24920
  • Functional Area: Business Development
  • Department: Center for Transportation & Logistics
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
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Posting Description

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT (DCE), Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL), will lead corporate engagement strategy and execution for the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL); oversee partner recruitment, retention, and engagement; collaborate with faculty and staff to align outreach with research and educational goals; plan and run events (e.g., Executive Education, Crossroads, Roundtables, conferences); supervise SCE team members; manage CRM data and analytics (e.g., Salesforce); develop custom and executive education programming; support CTL’s global SCALE network and help expand its reach and capabilities.

Find a full job description here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5hhhy7njjoinploxd07pz/Director-of-Corporate-Engagement.pdf?rlkey=5afqpaeuqel9kgm992evnytm0&st=xv1r1yn9&dl=0    

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent; a minimum of seven years of research or industry experience in operations, logistics, supply chain management, or related fields; experience managing teams and projects; strong communication and presentation skills; proven ability to work independently and collaboratively; experience using CRMs such as Salesforce; ability to contribute to CTL’s broader mission. Must demonstrate critical thinking, flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to continuous learning. PREFERRED: Ph.D. in supply chain
management or related field; experience in academic or research environments; proposal writing; experience engaging with both industry and government agencies. Job #24920

Revised 5/6/2025