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Sr. Academic Programs Assistant
  • Job Number: 26182
  • Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
  • Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $32.00
  • Pay Range Maximum: $38.50
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 6


Posting Description

SENIOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ASSISTANT, MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Academic Programs Office (APO), perform advanced complex and diverse administrative duties in support of the department’s academic office with specific focus on undergraduate and Master of Engineering (MEng) student support. The position advises on academic administration matters, exercises judgment, and anticipates the needs of the department’s Assistant Director of Academic Program Administration, Undergraduate Officer, chairs of the three MEng programs and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering academic community. Serves as a resource for the other academic programs assistant in CEE. Responsible for coordinating a diverse set of complex administrative duties, student advising/support, executing changes to the Undergraduate and MEng curriculum, and managing the subject schedule and proposals. Performs department outreach in recruiting both undergrad and MEng students in coordination with the Assistant Director of Academic Programs and works to encourage diversity in all areas of student services and support. Acts as liaison between the Academic Administrator and Department Head and the faculty, staff, students, the department AO, and a variety of organizations within MIT and outside of the Institute. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma; a minimum of five years of administrative, office, or related experience, preferably in an academic setting; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple tasks, and remain focused despite numerous interruptions; experience with FileMaker Pro, MS Word, Excel; discretion and good judgment; accuracy and attention to detail; and ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, departmental and MIT staff, alumni, and visitors. PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree.

Some night and weekend work is required.

10/26/2026