Assistant Director, MBA Program
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
Posting Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MBA PROGRAM Sloan School of Management will be working as part of a collaborative student-centered MBA Program Office; and design lead and deliver high-impact advising onboarding and communications initiatives that support the academic personal and community experience of MBA students. This role serves as the primary advisor for one student cohort per class and leads several flagship student support and engagement programs that span the full student lifecycle from onboarding through graduation. The Assistant Director will manage complex cross-functional projects; partner closely with colleagues across the MBA Program Office MIT Sloan and the Institute; and model inclusive proactive and student-focused leadership.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree and a minimum of two years of experience in student services program management advising or a related administrative role; demonstrated project management experience leading complex cross-functional projects; excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience developing and executing communications strategies; experience and interest in designing marketing and visual communications; strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Ai tools and comfort learning new systems and platforms. PREFERRED: A minimum of 35 years of experience in student services program management advising or a related administrative role; Masters degree; experience working in a higher education or non-profit environment; and advising coaching or mentoring experience with the ability to support a diverse and high-performing student population and a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive communities.
Occasional evening and weekend work is required particularly during onboarding orientation and graduation periods.
5/22/2026
Required Experience:
Director
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