Program Administrator, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Job Description

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI), Chemistry , to assist in evaluating, developing, implementing, and iterating on new programs advancing DEI. Will compile regular updates from action groups tasked to DEI-related projects, manage logistics and schedule diverse and complex appointments/meetings/seminars/events/conferences, track key metrics, oversee web pages, present trainings and talks, and handle a variety of finance/administration duties. Responsibilities include collaborating on developing goals and strategies and facilitating efforts to design and implement DEI policies/programs/procedures; conducting research and designing and implementing DEI programming/initiatives, drafting reports, and presenting results; creating and implementing a DEI strategic plan; developing data management systems; budget development; and serving as a resource for the Chemistry community.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : bachelor's degree in related field; five years' administrative/project management experience in a university setting working with faculty/students/ postdocs/administration; excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills; flexibility; discretion and judgment with confidential issues/information; interest in principles of DEI; excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; and experience with database software. Must be able to build productive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds/experiences (i.e., communities of color; LGBTQ+ individuals; various faiths/non-faith, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds; and other diverse populations); manage and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for multiple overlapping projects; seek out and participate in learning opportunities, apply to work, and help others grow professionally; address underlying causes of problems/patterns, recognize barriers, and solve or escalate appropriately; take ownership and hold oneself accountable; collect and analyze data and make data-driven decisions; and effectively communicate, teach, and build relationships with those unfamiliar with DEI issues. PREFERRED : familiarity with MIT policies/procedures and experience with QuickBase. Job #24292-8

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