Careers in the MIT Division of Student Life

Who We Are
At the Division of Student Life, we’re building a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired. As part of our HR team, you’ll help shape a culture that makes DSL the best place to work.

About the Role
As the HR Business Partner, you’ll collaborate closely with DSL HR, the Staff Engagement Advisory Board (SEABoard), and colleagues across the division to implement people strategies that align with our shared vision. You’ll be a trusted advisor and hands-on partner in all areas of HR—from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, compensation, and performance development.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to support recruitment, onboarding, and performance development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, labor relations, and policy interpretation.
• Collaborate on compensation planning, job descriptions, and equity reviews.
• Lead or support HR initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and staff engagement.
• Coordinate performance review and salary review processes.
• Support strategic planning and change management efforts across DSL.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 4+ years in HR.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for team success.
• Experience in higher education or complex organizations is a plus.

Work Environment
This position offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule aligned with DSL’s business needs.

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General Summary:

The Dormitory Patrol is responsible for monitoring the dormitories, enforcing security protocols and responding/reporting any unsafe incidents or conditions.

Primary Functions:

• Observe and patrol designated dormitory to prevent/report unlawful entry and vandalism.
• Monitor security cameras, fire and smoke alarms, window locks, interior and exterior lights.
• Reports any need for maintenance or repair.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, flooding, water discharge, hazardous materials, and other incidents by contacting emergency personnel or other responders. Takes preliminary steps consistent with applicable training.
• Monitor two-way radio and respond to calls from the Operations Center and/or the Supervisor.
• Monitor residents and guests who are entering buildings and report all trespassers to the MIT Police.
• Approach and interact with students and visitors who are violating policies. Inform them of the policies and direct them to comply with the policies. When necessary, ask students or visitors to provide identification. Contact MIT Police whenever necessary.
• Submit scheduled written, electronic, and oral reports and provide information regarding unusual incidents.
• Perform resident lock outs.

Reports To:

Reports to the Supervisor of Nightwatch Operations. Will be primarily assigned to work in one or more specific dormitories but may be re- assigned to other dormitories on an as needed basis.

Requirements:

License/Certification:

Drivers License preferred. (A Driver’s License is required in order to serve as the 10%er Dormitory Patrol on a shift.)

Years of Experience:

• One year of security experience or other relevant experience preferred
  • One year experience working in a higher education residential environment preferred

• Customer service experience working in university or High School environment or other relevant work environment preferred

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Moving Requirement:

Ability to move 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent prolonged periods of time of moving throughout the dormitory including ascending/descending stairs may be required.
  • Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required by the needs of the assignment.
  • Required to wear Department provided uniform and carry guard tour device and two way radio.

Availability:

This is an essential position in accordance with the MIT Policy on Emergency Closing or Early Release. During emergencies, employees in this title are excused from their regularly scheduled work only with the specific authorization of their supervisors, regardless of any public announcement that the Institute is closed.

Common Requirements:

• Must treat colleagues, supervisors and all members of the MIT community in a professional and respectful manner. Acts in a manner that is consistent with the Department’s goal of providing high quality service to the Department’s customers. Must comply with all MIT and Department Policies and Procedures.
  • Must have the sufficient language/communication skills to communicate with supervisor, colleagues and customers as required by the position. Must be able to read and understand written directions, safety signage and other documents. Must be able to use email, the IT equipment that is utilized for work order tracking software, and other types of job specific technology once Management has provided the necessary training.
  • Must be able to successfully work independently and as a member of a team based on the varying nature of different tasks.
  • Must report any unsafe conditions or hazards to immediate supervisor.
  • This job description is intended to provide a summary of the position. It is not a complete list of all of the duties. An employee may be required to perform other duties that are related to the primary functions listed in the job description.
  • MIT will conduct a background check (including checking criminal records) for finalists. For current MIT SEIU members, this background check will be done for finalists who are bidding for a promotion or for a voluntary transfer to another classification unit.

Apply Online: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/search/search.html (Job ID #24691)

** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.

MIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director for the CARE Team assists with support coordination for the CARE Team and Support, Wellbeing, and Belonging. The Assistant Director for the CARE Team works in close collaboration with residential life staff, undergraduate and graduate student support deans, mental health clinicians, health care providers, and other support resources on and off campus. The Assistant Director will facilitate wellbeing checks, manage student cases through a database system including opening, following through on, and closing of cases, and help support the collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that students are receiving timely attention and follow up. The Assistant Director helps students that are transitioning to/from MIT due to hospitalizations, leaves, and returns.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates support for students with needs including, but not limited to, crisis intervention, hospitalizations, and wellbeing checks
• Supports the deans and coordinates closely with Student Support Services and GradSupport to assist with student needs including emergency travel, food insecurity, and other financial issues
• Works directly with our travel advisor or books travel independently when timely travel plans are needed.
• Reviews Dean on Call and police reports for students of concern and follow-up as needed
• Works closely with Deans and SMHCS on individual cases to identify resources for parents/families who need local resources
• Manages shipping and storage support for students receiving assistance from the CARE Team
• Manages coordination of emergency apartments including communicating with colleagues in HRS, facilities, transportation, and with families to ensure a smooth visit to campus
• Analyzes and maintains data records on student trends through the Division of Student Life’s database, Maxient
• Keeps up to date list of students and coordinate weekly communication to the Care Team Network through Quickbase platform
• Assist in compiling annual reports and other data requests as needed throughout the year
• Manages the CARE Team finances including reconciliations, travel, and general budgetary needs
• Manages thewellbeing check system for the CARE Team in our online database system and manages follow up with houseteams
• Works as S3 Drop-In Team member and participates in weekly drop-in hours
• Perform weekly audits within Maxient and Quickbase platforms
• Manages the CAP list to ensure effective communication with Student Support Services team and follow-up with students
• Attends the CARE Team Network meetings, and manages all follow-up action items
• Represent CARE Team during Institute-wide events such as orientation, CPW, and graduation. 
• Supports the Indirect Impact Team (IIT) during outside crises including timely gathering of student lists
• Serves as staff to the Postvention Team
• Serves as part of the on-call rotation with the CARE Team during nights and weekends
• Participates in community presentations and trainings on behalf of the CARE Team and Support, Wellbeing, and Belonging
• Performs other duties as assigned and engages in special projects under the direction of the Director of the CARE Team and the Assistant Dean and Associate Director for the CARE Team.  

Supervision Received:

Supervision is received by the Assistant Dean and Director of the CARE Team.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Qualifications and Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required bachelor’s with two years of experience in higher education and interest in student support/wellbeing required. Possess knowledge of general needs of college students, college student health/mental health, and risk factors for college student population. Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving.  Ability to advise students and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators and students is essential. A desire to work with a diverse population, and an interest in human services and supporting individuals in distress is critical. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must use excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. Initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a high energy, dynamic environment is necessary. Ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, web software and generally navigate technology is a prerequisite.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Preferred master’s degree in higher education, counseling, or related fields.

Apply Online: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/search/search.html (Job ID #24962)

** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in position descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.

General Responsibility

This is a full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position. The Head Men’s Basketball Coach/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor responsibilities will include the management and oversight of all facets of the MIT Men’s Basketball program. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, recruiting, scheduling of competitions, meet management, including hiring officials, team travel, weekly practice sessions, advising of students, and compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations. In addition, this position will include teaching responsibilities and instruction in the required physical education and wellness activities program. Additional responsibilities may include department-wide duties as assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead a high-quality varsity program that is competitively challenging, well organized and administered, based on sound coaching techniques and instructional strategies, and have a positive retention rate. 

• Oversight of all administrative aspects of the operation of a collegiate basketball program. This includes but is not limited to developing budgets, defining expenses, on-going budget management, prompt reconciliation of team-related expense reports, appropriate organizational duties affiliated with facility usage, staff appointment, supervision and performance evaluation, practice planning and equipment management procedures.
• Define budget needs including equipment, team travel, uniforms, and personnel in conjunction with Sport Administrators.
• Collaborate in fundraising responsibilities with Director of Athletics-Department Head, Sport Administrators, and other members of the athletic department, including building and maintaining relationships with Alumni through newsletters, phone calls, and departmental Alumni activities. 
• Recruit academically qualified student-athletes to a highly selective science and engineering-oriented institution and maintain an appropriate number of student-athletes on the team. 
• Schedule home and away contests, working with other host institutions and MIT personnel in event management. 
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches. 
• Ensure proper safety precautions regarding student-athletes’ training and health are followed at all times including DAPER Risk Management procedures. 
• Demonstrate adherence to DAPER Risk Management procedures, as well as timely and effective communication with Sports Medicine to ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes.  
• Provide oversight of facilities to ensure the health and safety of users (i.e. the pool, electronic equipment).
• Teach instructional activity courses for the general institute requirement of Physical Education and Wellness (PE&W) for undergraduate students. These duties include syllabus development, attendance, grading and attending meetings specific to physical education, wellness and curriculum development. 
• Award PE&W points to student-athletes each season in accordance with its guidelines for student participation in varsity athletics.
• Participate in collaborative activities across the Division for Student Life (DSL) and within the DAPER through service on committees and mentoring colleagues. 
• Provide team statistics and other relevant materials to Director of DAPER Athletics Communications.
• Adherence to regulations and completion of forms associated with MIT, conference, and national governance regulations at the NCAA Division III membership level.  
• Member in good standing in sport’s National Coaches Association or governing body. 
• Competent fulfillment of other administration duties as assigned. 

Supervision Received

Supervision is received from Assistant or Sr. Associate Director of Athletics (Sport Administrators) and Director of Physical Education and Wellness.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision is exercised over Assistant Coach/es.

Annual Review

Annual Review process includes metrics from varsity athletics including student-athlete evaluation, self-evaluation, and administrator’s evaluation as well as physical education and wellness student feedback, observation, self-evaluation, and administrative duties. 

Contacts Required to Perform Duties

DAPER contacts include but are not limited to: Physical Education and Wellness Office, Sports Administration, Office of Athletics Communications, Equipment, Facilities, Sports Medicine, and Business Office. MIT contacts include units within the Division of Student Life, Admissions Office, Alumni Office, Treasurer’s Office, Insurance and Legal Affairs, Procurement, Department of Facilities and Resource Development.

Requirements

Three to five years coaching experience, preferably at the college or university level. A Bachelor’s degree is required: a Master’s degree is preferred. Degree(s) in Physical Education and Wellness or related field is highly desirable. Previous experience in teaching physical education and wellness activities is also preferred. Proven experience in recruiting to a highly selective institution desirable.  Administrative, interpersonal/communication skills and computer skills are essential. Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Biohazards are required within 30 days of hire. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background check. 

MIT is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. 

Application Procedure

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit cover letter, resume and names and contact information of three references.

Apply Online: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/search/search.html (Job ID #24985)

** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in position descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.  

Position Overview:

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist assists and provides advice and support to the Division of Student Life (DSL) with due consideration of occupational health laws, federal and state regulations, and good practices. This position function as an integral member of the DSL EHS team and works in all EHS areas related to DSL activities and assists on special projects. DSL EHS Specialist works under the directions of the DSL EHS Program Manager and serves in a support role within the Division of Student Life. Provides advice to MIT faculty, staff, and students in the field of general EHS practices with due consideration of occupational health laws, federal and state regulations, and good practices with the ultimate goal of enhancing health and safety for the MIT community. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

• Participates as a team member in maintaining continued excellence of the Institute-wide EHS Management System, as it applies to DSL, which integrates compliance, sustainability, and education.
• Assists in the implementation of DSL-specific EHS programs under a variety of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to review and approve major events and projects that occur in DSL spaces or are organized by DSL-affiliated groups. This includes, but is not limited to student events, theater productions, student construction projects, and large-scale events. 
• Ensures that all activities performed in DSL follow MIT policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Assists in the development of EHS training programs and train ancillary personnel. 
• Works with department managers to ensure that DSL personnel receive appropriate EHS training for the nature of their work. Provides training, maintains employee training groups rosters and updates training records

• Assumes a support role in the control of health hazards in the work place at the DSL level.
• Performs Level II inspections of spaces as needed. 
• Performs special investigations to assess various safety and health hazards and to evaluate potential risks associated with students’ activities.
• Responds to EHS issues present in DSL buildings (e.g., mold, air quality, etc.) and triages them.

• Investigates assigned incidents involving DSL employees, students or property and completes the online incident/injury/near miss reporting form.
• Coordinates with department managers and Emergency Management Office to regularly maintain and update Emergency Preparedness Plans.
• Continually improves one’s professional development qualifications and knowledge of EHS and good practices.
• Keeps abreast of pertinent regulations and developments in EHS in order to assist EHS Program Manager.

Additional Possible Specific Tasks

• Conducts field surveys and investigations
• Trains DSL ancillary personnel
• Participates in routine DSL meetings
• Maintains databases associated with EHS-MS requirements
• Assists with emergency response activities

• Inspects and restock emergency equipment
• Updates EHS documentation and post EHS information when necessary
• Performs initial triage fact finding for EHS issues
• Performs routine check-listed EHS tasks
• Conducts general EHS inspections and assist in higher-level audits 
• Other duties as assignment

Supervision Received:

Supervision received from the EHS Program Manager (DSL)

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

Qualifications & Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably science, engineering, or technology with EHS-related coursework; at least one year of relevant experience; ability to make effective oral presentations, work as part of a team, and obtain certifications as appropriate (e.g., CHMM, ASP, CSP, etc.); general knowledge and basic understanding of EHS programs; and basic knowledge of regulations specific to federal, state, local and consensus standards, including working knowledge of common OSHA standards.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High-level computer proficiency 

Behavioral Competencies:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with people, perform multiple tasks and to prioritize workload based on community needs. Service and team oriented.
• Operational thinking and excellent problem-solving ability.
• Organizational and cultural awareness, diplomacy, and judgment skills.
• Ability to appreciate and work to achieve the big picture while also being detail-oriented.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow through and achieve objectives and tasks in a timely manner.
• When necessary ability to work independently while reviewing key milestones with the supervisor.
• Complete work in a timely manner.

This position has a hybrid work schedule, with both remote and on-campus work. Exact hybrid schedule to be determined according to departmental needs.

Apply Online: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/search/search.html (Job ID #25037)

** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in position descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.