DSL Jobs
Event Planning Assistant, Campus Activities Complex
EVENT PLANNING ASSISTANT, Campus Activities Complex (CAC), to be responsible for administrative support, space inquiries and reservations, and receptionist functions at the CAC reception area. Will provide high-quality customer service to clientele of students, staff, and faculty; work as part of a team to ensure smooth, efficient space reservations and logistics processing for customers; serve as a primary source of information regarding campus events, event locations, and space availability in the CAC; and coordinate the vendor program, student locker rentals, off-line card reader programming, sandwich board and equipment rentals, and mascot programming including Team Tim.
REQUIREMENTS: a minimum of one year of directly related experience; excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; detail orientation; strong active listening skills; and ability to maintain a positive customer service orientation despite frequent interruptions. Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team essential. Experience multitasking and working in a fast-paced office are a plus. Excellent computer skills are highly desired, especially on a PC platform. Familiarity with EMS software is helpful (training available). Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. mit-00008670-5
To apply, go to the MIT Staffing Services website.
Financial Analyst, DSL Administration
FINANCIAL ANALYST, Dean for Student Life (DSL)-Financial Services Group, to support the group with financial analysis and management reporting. This involves assisting in the preparation of annual operating budgets and financial plans, analyzing financial data, and preparing management reports to monitor financial performance and the status of financial resources. Will join a service-oriented team that supports the decision-making requirements of a complex set of programs, businesses, and operations within DSL. Will act as a resource for the group by answering questions about budget, financial, and business performance; assist with resolving policy and procedural issues; perform financial transactions as needed to support the group; and function collaboratively with other members of the team to achieve common goals and desired outcomes. Will report to the associate director of finance.
REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree; five years' experience; strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills; attention to detail; and ability to coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Seek a self-starter who can work effectively as a member of a team or independently as the particular assignment requires. Must be proficient with MS Office software and have strong written and oral communications skills. Proficiency with SAP and database query languages highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships with clients, and a successful track record of collaboration toward achieving objectives expected. Demonstrated ability to understand and listen to the needs of others and develop services to most effectively meet those needs necessary. MIT experience a plus. MIT-00008667-P
To apply, go to the MIT Staffing Services website.
Physical Education Instructor, DAPER
PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR, Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER), to teach in the required physical education program and assist in managing the program, specifically in the areas of curriculum development and maintaining physical education equipment. Will work under the supervision of the director of PE.
REQUIREMENTS: current or expected CPR/FA/BBP certifications; a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in physical education or closely related field; demonstrated teaching and administrative experience; and computer skills that include experience with word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, and course management software/systems. A minimum of three years of teaching, curriculum development, equipment management, and administrative experience in physical education in higher education preferred. Must be self-directed and able to multitask and problem solve. Should have a desire to grow/learn with the program. The position demands flexibility and the ability to cooperate and collaborate. MIT-00008664
Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Employment will rest on the successful completion of background check.
To apply, go to the MIT Staffing Services website.
Senior Project Director for Assessment, Dean for Student Life
SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR FOR ASSESSMENT, Dean for Student Life (DSL), to lead a DSL division-wide assessment effort based on creating and encouraging the use of evidence-based data collection, metric analysis, and benchmark comparisons to support and enhance planning and resource allocation for DSL's programs and services. Will work closely with the Office of Institutional Research to provide expertise, leadership, and coordination of DSL's learning outcomes-based assessment efforts; focus on the use of assessment to enhance the cocurricular experience and maintain awareness of the current trends and directions in assessment; and work to develop staff capacities for effective outcomes assessment.
REQUIREMENTS: a master's degree in education, research/statistics, management, or related field; at least five years' professional experience performing assessment in a student affairs environment; excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to partner and work effectively with university faculty, staff, and administration; demonstrated leadership and planning, organization, and implementation skills in an academic setting; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks; strong attention to detail and accuracy; analytical abilities; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; sufficient awareness of the role of assessment in measuring institutional effectiveness; knowledge of data management, analysis, effective survey research, fundamental techniques for measuring and interpreting data, and reporting in higher education; ability to display and communicate data and results tailored to the needs of different audiences for effective decision making; computer literacy that includes demonstrated skill with office productivity and communication products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), data management and reporting software, and web-based research; and broad knowledge of current trends and research in higher education assessment. MIT-00008644-Q
To apply, go to the MIT Staffing Services website.
Senior Administrative Assistant, Public Service Center
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Public Service Center (PSC), to assume an important role in a busy, lively office with great colleagues and a lot of interaction with students and other members of the MIT and external communities. Will manage the PSC office and be responsible for transactions and paperwork related to travel, risk management, and reimbursements; work with other professional and student staff to provide service to students and other clients; and provide general staff support, event and communications support, and administrative support for the director.
REQUIREMENTS: at least four years of administrative support experience; ability to multitask with detail and precision, prioritize effectively, and work efficiently and courteously in a fast-paced office environment with many interruptions; and superior interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Should have experience with or be willing to learn SAP and other software. Experience with accounting, data tracking, report writing, and organizational systems will be an advantage. Familiarity with MIT systems is an asset. Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. MIT-00008626-6
To apply, go to the MIT Staffing Services website.
Assistant Swim Coach, DAPER Intercollegiate Sports
ASSISTANT SWIM COACH, Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) (part-time, 10-15 hours per week), to assist the acting head coach with the management of all facets of the swimming and diving program. This will include administration, recruiting, daily workout planning and execution, team development, and other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: at least one year of swim coaching experience, preferably at the college/university, high school, or club level; a bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field; and the ability to work with high achieving student-athletes. Strong computer, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential. This position is not eligible for benefits. The application deadline is May 25, 2012, and the review of resumes will begin immediately. MIT-00008624
Application material should include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references.
To apply, go to the MIT Staffing Services website.
Grounds Services Athletic Worker, DAPER Facilities
GROUNDS SERVICES ATHLETIC WORKER, Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER)-Facilities, to service the indoor and outdoor needs of DAPER. Custodial services will include trash removal; floor scrubbing; and complete cleaning and sweeping of rest rooms, showers, and locker rooms. Outdoor surface maintenance includes mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation, seeding and lining of fields. Will also handle ice rink set-up and maintenance including operation of Zamboni; field layout for competitions and set up of goals, flags, hurdles, etc.; indoor court surface maintenance including painting ice and oil mopping athletic floors; athletic and nonathletic set up for events that are hosted by the DAPER facility including public address systems and bleacher/chair and table arrangements; maintenance of equipment, e.g., small power tools, hurdles, goals, nets, etc.; and other duties as needed.
REQUIREMENTS: a Class D Massachusetts driver's license; a 1C,2B hoisting license; ability to lift weights of up to 50lbs. and shovel snow; willingness to work in a team environment and to learn to operate all required equipment including paint machines, Zamboni, mowing equipment etc.; customer service awareness; and basic computer competency. Must be available to work any and all work schedules and be available for all Institute emergencies, including snow removal. MIT-00008548
The schedule for the position is Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 to 10 P.M. during the spring and summer; and 3:30 to 11:30 P.M., Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the fall and winter.