Assistant Director, Participant Engagement, MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Prog. (REAP)

Cambridge, Massachusetts


Employer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Industry: Administration
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT, MIT REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM (MIT REAP), Sloan School of Management-Office of Global Programs , to collaborate with MIT staff, faculty, clients, and vendors on the operation, delivery, and execution of MIT REAP , a global initiative across over 150 regions. Will onboard and manage three-to-four overlapping cohorts across a 24-month flagship "Global Program" and 18-month customized "Focus Program"; set up and maintain a learning management platform for each cohort, tracking and reviewing participant deliverables that include written assignments, presentations, and activity updates; create and maintain external web pages of participants and internal participant tracker for faculty and staff reference (e.g., participant rosters; background information and interests; and regular activities, progress, and press items); support interim participant milestones and activities between major workshops and associated deliverables, including assignments, advising calls with faculty, and meetings and resource distribution for special interest groups (e.g., innovation and entrepreneurship data, women in innovation and entrepreneurship, etc.); contribute expertise to program and event management on topics such as travel logistics, run-of-show, and speaker management; evaluate and pilot new concepts in event operations, content, and management; and deliver a portfolio of programs and events.

A full job description is available at https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/GPMITREAP.pdf .

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : bachelor's degree; two years' academic administration experience; track record of successful conference/event management; and strong organizational, interpersonal, time-management, and verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to adapt to last minute changes and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; determine appropriate work methods, plans, and schedules; prioritize work-based on goals and objectives to be achieved within the standards of the work unit; collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization; and work independently and as a team member. Job #24282-7

8/2/24

Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: 24282
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Cambridge
ZIP: 02142