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Executive Director
  • Job Number: 26193
  • Functional Area: Other
  • Department: Policy@MIT- Sloan
  • School Area: Sloan School of Management
  • Pay Range Minimum: $176,970
  • Pay Range Maximum: $241,310
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 13


Posting Description

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, POLICY AT MIT, provide strategic leadership and lead the day-to-day management for Policy at MIT, an Institute-wide initiative designed to strengthen MIT’s ability to bring its research, expertise, and evidence-based analysis to bear on important public policy challenges; translate strategic priorities into actionable programs, partnerships, and activities; work closely with the Policy at MIT Steering Committee to establish priorities; create content for meeting materials, summaries, decisions, and follow-up actions; lead the organization of congressional seminars and other policy-related outreach events on campus and at the DC Office; develop and implement policy educational programs; serve as a central point of contact for campus visits by government officials and other policy leaders; meet with members of the MIT community interested in policy to understand their interests and identify opportunities for engagement; represent Policy at MIT in relevant internal and external meetings; oversee Policy at MIT website content. Increase awareness of policy expertise and activities across MIT to policymakers; and oversee the Policy at MIT budget. Provide oversight and guidance to Policy Fellow.

The full job description is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hv8I_fkqAcJgIqNWChyKtCPTBrXfdFDF_pQ2kIHsqbM/edit?tab=t.0
 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of seven years’ experience in policy, government, higher education, or research; demonstrated experience leading initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and organizational units; strong understanding of the policymaking process and how academic research can inform public policy; exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external partners; excellent organizational and project management skills; strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific, technical, and policy issues for diverse audiences; sound judgment and ability to operate effectively in politically sensitive environments; and experience managing budgets, programs, and staff. PREFERRED: Master’s degree. 

10/28/2026