Academic Programs Assistant
Academic Programs Assistant
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Job Description
Posting Description
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ASSISTANT Materials Science and Engineering is responsible for providing diverse and complex academic programs administrative support; reporting to the Undergraduate Academic Administrator and Internship Program Director playing a crucial role in managing the departments internship program and supporting the undergraduate program; ensuring the smooth operation of both programs enhancing the academic experience for students and fostering strong relationships with external partners; acting as Internship Program Coordination 50 including developing and maintaining relationships with industry partners to secure internship opportunities for students; and acting as Undergraduate Program Support 50 including responding to inquiries requiring a general understanding of academic administration policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High School diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of direct or related experience in a professional administrative support position; robust written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with a diverse group of research staff students and visitors; discretion when handling confidential information; solid organizational and strong problemsolving skills; attention to detail; ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team; ability to successfully balance and prioritize work load; proficiency with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint; and ability to learn and become proficient in use and maintenance of databases file sharing tools teaching and communication tools in a remote setting online scheduling tools web development as well as additional applications such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. PREFERRED: Bachelors degree or masters degree accepted in lieu of experience; and MIT or other university experience. Job #247595
Reopened 3/27/2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
