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Manager, Short Programs
  • Job Number: 23781
  • Functional Area: Administration
  • Department: MIT Professional Education
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Job Description

MANAGER FOR SHORT PROGRAMS, MIT Professional Education (PE), to collaborate with colleagues, program director(s), staff, faculty, clients, and sponsors in delivering world-class professional education programs to companies and individuals abroad and on campus.  Will serve and represent Short Programs to all stakeholders; work independently and supervise staff in managing the daily administration of program operations and make data-driven decisions; act as the faculty go-to person; develop and manage a sustainable forecast and budget, in consultation with the director, for increasing revenue margins and enhancing client relationships; manage the Short Programs portfolio; develop and implement plans to improve processes and productivity across the team; supervise and mentor supervisees; and represent PE at events. 

MIT Professional Education (PE), under the School of Engineering, offers a suite of education programs and modalities to serve the continuing educational needs of global professionals.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  B.A/B.S.; five years’ program management and/or business-related experience, preferably in a professional higher education and/or corporate relations setting; success creating and monitoring budgets and reviewing financial transactions, leading projects from beginning to end, and meeting revenue mandates; supervisory experience; experience developing strategic plans for keeping sustainable revenue; excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills; good judgment with confidential information; flexibility and adaptability; ability to lead and motivate teams, build productive and collaborative working relationships with individuals at all levels, and make data-driven decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and videoconferencing applications; knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred); and proficiency with project management tools.  PREFERRED:  familiarity with Salesforce, Concur, Quip, Slack, and social media management software.  Job #23781-9

Application material should include both a cover letter and a resume.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

2/28/24