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Program Coordinator
  • Job Number: 25789
  • Functional Area: Administration
  • Department: VP for Research
  • School Area: VP Research
  • Pay Range Minimum: $62,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $79,200
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule: M-F
  • Pay Grade: 6


Posting Description

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Corporate Relations-Industrial Liaison Program & MIT Startup Exchange, to be responsible for the coordination of operational and administrative activities for the MIT Startup Exchange (MIT STEX) program which mission is to support MIT-connected startups to grow, expand and solve the world's great challenges. Specifically, the Program Coordinator will support and/or manage startup scouting, vetting, assessment calls, and onboarding processes; maintain and curate the MIT STEX startup database and track key program metrics and outcomes; coordinate and support events (e.g., conferences, Startup Lightning Talks, exhibits and training sessions); collaborate with MIT partners and internal stakeholders to support startup engagement across the ecosystem; prepare presentations, reports, and program materials, contribute to data analysis and reporting; manage website content, newsletters, and social media in coordination with the communications team; support overall program operations, including planning, scheduling, and execution of key activities.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of two years of experience in program/project coordination, operations, or similar role; demonstrated experience working with startups or within an innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem (e.g., startup, accelerator, venture capital, university program, or similar); strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED: Experience supporting startup scouting or evaluation processes; experience with data tracking, analysis, and reporting; proficiency with AI tools as well as Excel, Salesforce, Google Drive, Zoom, and Canva; experience supporting events, communications, or stakeholder engagement; and familiarity with the MIT or university-based entrepreneurship ecosystems.

6/30/2026