DSL Open Positions
Dormotory Patrol
Housing & Residential Services
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.
Supervision Received
Reports to the Manager of Evening 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.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Qualifications and Education
No License Required. (A Driver’s License is required in order to serve as the Lead Dormitory Patrol on a shift.
One year of relevant experience preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
MIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.
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. Complies with all MIT and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Must have the sufficient language/communication skills to communicate with supervisor, colleagues and customers. Must be able to read and understand written directions, safety signage and other documents. Must be able to write and use e-mail. Must be able to use 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 or as a member of a team based on the varying nature of different tasks.
- Must report any unsafe conditions or hazards to immediate supervisor.
- 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.
- This job description is intended to provide a summary of the position. It is not an exhaustive 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 20423
Administrative Assistant II
Residential Education
Position Overview:
The administrative assistant II in Residential Education provides complex and diverse administrative support for undergraduate and graduate Residential Life programs. This individual focuses on administrative and operations support and reports directly to the Associate Dean of Residential Life. The administrative assistant II plans and coordinate complex scheduling of Associate Dean’s appointment calendars and serve as a first line of communication to MIT students, staff, and faculty, as well as outside stakeholders about Residential Life issues by managing calls, visitors, and email inquiries. This individual responds to inquiries which requires broad understanding of work area policies and procedures. The administrative assistant II is also responsible for other duties outlined below, developing a daily work plan to manage multiple project requests from supervisors in a timely manner and successfully adapt to changing circumstances by rearranging priorities when necessary. This individual will also have outstanding oral and written communication skills and have the ability to interact in a professional manner with Institute administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate complex scheduling of Associate Deans’ appointment calendars, daily schedules, and long-range planning of events, and meetings. Schedule and make arrangements for multiple standing meetings involving many attendees both internal and external to MIT.
- Serve as a first line of communication to MIT students, staff, and faculty, as well as outside stakeholders about Residential Life issues by managing calls, visitors, and email inquiries.
- Assist the Senior Administrative Assistant with event and retreat planning and meeting preparation, including logistics, room confirmations, and ordering food.
- Provide administrative support for assigned search committees within Residential Education and the FSILGs by scheduling committee meetings, interviews, and travel arrangements.
- Assist the Associate Deans with event registration processes and notifications.
- Assist in planning Graduate Resident Assistant training and monthly in-service meetings, including logistics, room confirmations, and ordering food, as needed by the Associate Deans.
- Coordinate monthly meetings with the Association of Independent Living Groups and other related meetings as needed, including logistics, room confirmations, and ordering food.
- Provide reception coverage for W59 with Housing and Residential Services staff and provide backup coverage for the Office of the Dean for Student Life as needed.
- Collect chapter rosters for Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups (FSILGs) and upload information into appropriate database (OMMs). Send reminder emails to chapters that have not responded.
- Process subsidy invoices to the Housing Corporations for the FSILGs.
- Support onboarding efforts for new Residential Life and FSILG staff. Familiarize new staff with SAP and the MIT accounting procedures. Serve as a point of contact for any issues and questions.
- Processes URL, GRL and FSILG department expenses and reimbursements for the Associate Deans’, staff members and visitors.
- Update Residential Education databases, directories, and email distribution lists. Serve as a primary responder to the email distribution lists.
- Use web software to input, update, and maintain Residential Life web content.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 20923
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a minimum of 3 years previous administrative experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate effectively, and graciously with MIT students, staff, as well as outside stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; to interpret and make decisions on issues and priorities for own work area.
- Collaboration, leadership and problem-solving skills: ability and willingness to make creative recommendations to enhance workplace morale and productivity and to resolve disputes and problems; to engage co-workers effectively in collaborative programming: to communicate departmental policies and procedures; to relay important and sensitive information; to serve as a training resources to less experienced staff, providing an example with regard to quality of work; to provide guidance and leadership in non-routine tasks and ensure that others comply with established standards.
- Ability to exercise confidentiality of sensitive information regarding MIT community members.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications required; web skills highly valued.
- Basic familiarity in using both PC & Macintosh computers; including ability to install standard software applications, handle first-level computer trouble shooting (network outage, application failure etc).
Program Coordinator- Leaves & Returns and Special Initiatives
Student Support Services
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
Assists in supporting the academic success and personal growth of students. Characteristic responsibilities include overseeing the undergraduate return from leave process and coordinating the support for returning students; as needed, advising students on personal and academic challenges, particularly students who need same day assistance; referring students to appropriate campus resources; processing student requests for emergency financial and food resources; collaborating on a stress/mental health related orientation program; providing back up reception coverage for Administrative Assistant; and other responsibilities as assigned.
Characteristic Duties:
- Manages the return from leave process. Serves as point person for all inquiries regarding return to MIT, processes all return requests, meets with S3 deans to review return requests, works closely with the Committee on Academic Performance to process, review, and make decisions on all return requests. Communicates directly with students and relevant parties during the process. Collects and analyzes data on return applications, tracks trends and produces reports.
- Coordinates support and plans programming for students going on and returning from leave. Organizes, with MIT Medical, support groups for returning students. Follows-up with and engages returning students throughout the semester.
- Coordinates support for students impacted by concussion. Maintains relationship with varsity coaches, athletic trainers and Disability and Access Services.
- Manages the Undergraduate Emergency Support Fund, including allocating emergency financial support. Assists with efforts related to food and financial insecurity in collaboration with the ARM Coalition, Student Financial Services, Division of Student Life staff, MIT Medical and other campus offices as appropriate.
- Interfaces and collaborates regularly with faculty and academic administrators in support of the ongoing functions of S3.
- Staffs drop-in hours and meets with students dealing with routine personal, academic and medical concerns. Liaises with and directs students to campus resources.
- Provides back up reception coverage for Administrative Assistant as needed.
- Assists with organizing an orientation program where upperclassmen share personal stories. Collaborates with Office of Student Wellbeing, colleagues in MIT Medical, Office of the First Year, and student leaders of campus health groups.
- Performs other duties as assigned and engages in special projects under the direction of the Associate Deans and Co-Directors of S3.
Supervision Received:
Daily supervision received by an Associate Dean and Co-Director of S3.
Supervision Exerised:
None.
Qualifications and Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree with one year experience in higher education or other mission-driven environment, and demonstrated passion for student support/wellness; ability to advise students and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators and students; interest in human services and supporting individuals in distress is critical; desire to support MIT’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information; initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a high energy, dynamic environment; ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, web software and generally navigate technology. Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, or related fields, and experience in developing and offering programming.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 21461
House Operations Manager
Housing & Residential Services
Summary of Function and Responsibility:
Facilities Management and Operations. The House Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational functions of residence hall facilities including management of human resources (student staff, professional staff, and unionized staff) house operations finances (FY budget setting, quarterly forecasting, and ensuring budget(s) are not over spent) , vendor relations, facility maintenance, and preventative maintenance. As a staff member in the Department of Housing & Residential Services within the Division of Student Life, the manager ensures that all residents are properly and comfortably housed, provides appropriate support for residential programming activities, and maintains the highest level of service to the residential community in alignment with the department's mission statement.
“We are here for students”, by “enhancing the living and learning environment at MIT.”
The House Operations Manager reports to the Associate Dean and Director of Residential Services and Operations and works collaboratively with, HRS operation team, HRS construction and renovation staff, housing assignments staff, the Heads of House and Area Director for their assigned community, members of the Division of Student Life, Department of Facilities, MIT Police, as well as other administrative offices as part of an overall institutional effort to provide integrated, seamless service to residents.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the successful implementation of best in class standards of custodial, repair and maintenance, preventative maintenance, desk services, and dorm security operations within assigned buildings.
- Oversees the daily operation of residence halls (includes providing coverage for other residence halls as requested).
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director, 2nd Shift Operations and Security Systems and Assistant Director, 3rd Shift Operations & Training to ensure security of facilities (security equipment, doors and windows) is functioning properly.
- Hire, train, and manage student desk staff to manage keys, mail/packages and other services to residents and guests.
- Hire, train, and oversee housekeepers and mechanic(s).
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director, 3rd Shift Operations & Training to ensure staff are on boarded and trained to HRS standard along with continued training and development.
- Work collaboratively with the Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure staff are trained, and any situations involving EH&S issues are promptly addressed.
- Identify, resolve, and/or provide support to the resolution of facility problems in the residence halls. Collaborate with campus partners when needed to resolve the issue/ problem.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director for Housing Assignments, Area Director, and student Room Assignments Chairs to effectively coordinate student room assignment.
- In coordination with the Assistant Director for Guest and Conference Housing, support summer conference housing operations.
- Input, track, monitor, and provide timely reports on all work orders placed by the residence hall into MIT’s SAP electronic work order tracking system and escalate as needed.
- Process weekly service staff and student payroll and evaluate financial/payroll reports for accuracy.
- Manage house supply and equipment inventory and request purchases appropriately.
- Perform room safety inspections, support fire drills, and weekly building inspections.
- Attend regular meetings with the department of Facilities Zone Managers, Evening Operations, and other operational personnel in order to achieve service goals and emphasize continuous improvement throughout the residential system.
- Inform the Associate Dean and Director of Residential Services and Operations about any issues of Labor Relations, on any/all Human Resources issues that may arise.
Supervision:
- Supervise, assign, schedule, and train house staff including housekeepers, maintenance mechanics, part-time temporary employees, and student desk staff.
- Assist the Assistant Director of Guest and Conference Housing and Area Directors to supervise, assign, schedule, and train 5-30 additional hospitality staff.
- In collaboration with the Associate Dean and Director of Residential Services and Operations, develop and monitor the residence hall operating budget, which is developed based on Housing & Residential Services priorities, and the needs of the manager’s assigned house(s).
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Respond to emergency situations (on call 24 hours).
- Required to serve as needed on a rotating weekend duty as the on-campus House Operations Manager on Duty for all residential buildings which is staffed on a rotating basis.
- Other projects and committee work as assigned.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct supervision is received by the Associate Dean and Director of Residential Services and Operations.
Competencies:
- Ability to achieve success in new initiatives and processes by demonstrating commitment to action, information seeking, and service to students.
- Competency in both analytical and conceptual thinking.
- Ability to influence others through thoughtful collaboration and engagement in teamwork.
- Leadership and coaching aptitude including ability to hold others accountable, communication for results, active listening, and development of others.
- Demonstrated experience and success working in a multicultural environment with a clear understanding of diversity, social justice, and inclusion in both student and workplace settings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of three years’ experience 3 years facilities management experience required preferably in a higher Ed setting.
- Experience and comfort with technology; Microsoft word and excel, Google Docs, e-mail, electronic work order tracking system, etc.
- Experience with labor relations.
- Must be service-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Proven ability to work in a team-oriented fashion is highly valued.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change with a solutions oriented approach to problem solving are essential to be successful in the Department of Housing & Residential Services.
Qualifications:
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- This position is a full-time position.
- This position is designated as essential personnel (required to work on Emergency Closing, Holidays, and Special holidays along with all other emergencies).
- A background check and driver’s license check are required for this role. A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
** 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.
Please Note: there are two House Operations Manager positions with different schedules:
Apply online. Job Code: 21543
Apply online. Job Code: 21545
- Requisition #21543: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Requisition #21545: Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Assistant Director of Res. Life/Area Director
Residential Life Programs
Summary of Function and Responsibility:
The MIT residential system has a long history of partnership among faculty, staff, and students to create a vibrant atmosphere for living and learning. Each house is led by a head of house, who leads a live-in house team comprised of an assistant director/Area Director (AD), graduate resident advisors (GRAs), and a house operations manager. In addition, students play a significant role in this partnership, building community in the residences through strong house governments, a resident peer mentor program, and a variety of other student-led activities and programs. The result is distinct residential communities that support diverse residence halls.
The assistant director of residential life/AD is a live-in professional responsible for furthering the educational mission of MIT, the Division of Student Life, and the Office of Undergraduate Residential Life, under the direction of the head of house in their respective living community and the associate dean for undergraduate residential life. Guided by the head of house, the assistant director/AD partners with the house team to build a sense of community that encourages personal growth, accountability, health and safety, and a sense of belonging. The assistant director/AD is also responsible for supporting housing services, including working with the head of house and student leaders on room assignments and with the house operations manager on the move-in/move-out process. As a member of the dean on call team, the assistant director/area director responds to student crises and emergency situations.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with and support heads of house to manage day-to-day aspects of house life, where the assistant directors/ADSs are primarily responsible for:
- Implementing and realizing the programmatic and student life priorities of the heads of house and the house team;
- Advising and supporting students’ holistic development;
- Serving as a referral agent to campus resources; and
- Upholding MIT policies and practices consistently by having advising conversations with students or floors/entries and/or collaborating with the Office of Student Conduct to address student behavior concerns.
- Engage students in cultivating a sense of belonging and an enriching living environment for all. Working with the house team, foster an inclusive living community that promotes respect, dignity, and a safe and secure environment.
- Partner with the Head of House, the Division of Student Life staff, and other house team members to:
- Implement graduate resident advisor and resident peer mentor selection, preparation, and ongoing education;
- Promote community wellbeing, manage roommate conflicts and minor misconduct, and support students in distress;
- Help orient and advise students in house leadership roles;
- Work with the head of house to provide assistance and support to room assignment chairs who, with the house team, are responsible for coordinating house room assignment processes so that those processes are consistent with MIT housing assignment principles.
- Coordiante with the heads of house to address issues related to the implementation of room-assignment processes, this is especially important when the Head of House or AD is new to the role.
- Coordinate with the head of house and house operations manager, to provide support for house-based Welcome Week and Orientation activities and programs;
- Partner with Student Support and Wellbeing to help students receive holistic, seamless, and comprehensive support.
- Serve as a primary responder in the Dean-on-Call rotation, addressing student crises and other critical incidents.
- In accordance with requirements for reporting per Title IX, serve as a responsible employee, who is obligated to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX and Bias Response Office.
- Serve on appropriate MIT and DSL committees, special projects, and participate in DSL special assignments.
- As appropriate, serve in secondary assignment roles to facilitate skill growth and development, as well as building capacity across DSL.
Supervision Received
Direction is received from the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Residential Life.
Supervision Exercised
Not applicable.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in higher education administration, social work, counseling, or other related fields preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience in Residential Life and/or student affairs is required.
- Candidate must possess experience in leadership development, advising, crisis intervention and response, counseling, and residential education.
- Ability to work with students, colleagues, and faculty to build a welcoming living-learning residential community.
Terms of Service:
Appointed by the senior associate dean for residential education, assistant directors/area directors may serve an initial term of service of five years, provided performance meets the expectations for the position. There is an opportunity to extend the five-year term with additional one-year annual appointments for a total of an additional five years, or longer as determined by the needs of the organization. In consultation with the head of house, assistant director/ADs will have an annual performance review, conducted by the associate dean for undergraduate residential life. Assistant directors/ADs and their partners will undertake a background check prior to appointment. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 21677
Housekeeper (Part-Time)
Endicott House
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
Housekeepers perform routine cleaning of all public areas, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms and guestrooms.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall cleanliness of assigned guestrooms, public areas and public restrooms.
- Performs general cleaning of guestrooms including the making/changing of beds, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning bathrooms.
- Removes used linen from rooms, washes, dries and replaces linen.
- Inspects work and supervises productivity of the Housekeeping Staff.
- Consistently strives to maintain department standards to enhance guest experiences.
- Interacts with guests in a friendly, positive and respectful manner.
- Coordinates maintenance activities for guestrooms and public spaces.
- Performs other tasks as business dictates or as directed by the Executive Housekeeper.
Supervision Received
Direct supervision received from the Executive Housekeeper. Additional supervision provided by the Rooms and Guest Services Manager.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Work may require moving objects weighing 10 to 20 lbs. Work may require traversing long distances or moving from site to site.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Previous housekeeping or customer service experience a plus.
- Fluent in English.
- Ability to convey positive and professional image.
- Ability to work independently and use good judgment.
- A commitment to excellence in guest service.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Schedule:
- Part Time position (20-30 hours per week, 3-4 per week)
- Schedule is based on business needs and may include evenings and weekends.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 21735
Director of Student Organizations and Programming
SOLE
Serves in a leadership position for the SOLE office team providing direction, advice, and facilitating solutions for MIT students, student activities, clubs, and organizations. Responsible for the oversight for all student activities and 500+ organizations including training, policy compliance, event planning and execution and organizational management. Works directly with MIT recognized groups, Class Councils, and the student programming board to strengthen the ongoing visibility and diversity of student-run programs on campus. Collaboratively develops and implements programs and initiatives that foster an inclusive student community. Fosters communication and collaboration between and among students, the staff of Division of Student Life, and the relevant programs and operations at MIT, in particular, the Campus Activities Complex (CAC), Campus Police, FSILG Office and Residential Life Programs. Serves as SOLE’s direct liaison and partner with CAC in regard to event and student group advisement and support in a team-based advising approach with student organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
I. Program Development. Advises student organizations, particularly in the area of event planning and leadership development. Facilitates students’ efforts to provide a balanced program of social activities that is consistent with the Institute’s educational mission. Specific duties include:
- Provide strategic leadership to support the growth and development of student organizations by helping to establish goals, priorities and supervision to staff who manage student organizations and programming.
- Triaging and managing student organizations related to crises and conduct issues and violations including, but not limited to, harassment, bullying, hazing, and the like.
- Responsible for creating and disseminating a student organization handbook.
- Acts as the direct liaison with student group advisors and responsible for advisor recruitment, communication and training, including creating and disseminating a student organization advisor handbook.
- In partnership with other Institute Offices, responsible for the creating, implementing and communicating of a “minors policy” for student organizations and activities.
- Advisement of student organizations on an individual basis with regards to event planning: from pre-planning, to promotion and advertising, to creativity in program planning, to contracts and paying negotiations, to leadership opportunities, etc. Initiates outreach to groups who may need assistance.
- Facilitating a comprehensive training program to foster student organizations leadership, diversity and student engagement. Intentionally threads themes of cultural fluency, equity and social justice throughout training and facilitation of programs.
- Provides the coordination and leadership of major campus-wide events organized by, with, or for students and committees. Events include Spring Weekend, Fall Festival, professional development series and the Student Leader Awards. Advises the Student Events Board (SEB).
- Advises class councils and provides programmatic planning support for their accompanying programs. Meets with them regularly and helps them maintain appropriate records of their events including budgets, publicity materials, final reports, etc.
- Coordinates social media strategies and outreach for the office.
- Direct Student Group Advisement and Program Planning (including, but not limited to) : Student Programming Board (Fall Festival, Spring Weekend), Class Councils (First/Sophomore/Junior/Senior Class Councils, Senior Ball, Senior Week), Ring Committee.
II. Administration. Participates in the administrative functions of the SOLE office. Specific duties include:
- Advises student groups on managing risk and helps educate and direct students to resources, policies, and guidelines. These policies include protection of minors and alcohol use during student events. with the Associate Dean on implementation and communication of a domestic and international travel policy.
- Ensures necessary parties are involved to provide a holistic advising experience to better serve student organization needs- i.e- CAC event staff, police, SOLE, etc.
- Serves on CAC Advisory Board and contributes to yearly projects and initiatives including space and facilities planning.
- Managing and operating dedicated physical spaces including but not limited to student organizations offices and storage areas. Works collaboratively with EHS and CAC in ensuring compliance with guidelines and protocols for student groups and organizations safely maintaining and occupying spaces.
- Advises student leaders on their organization’s finances (budgeting, fundraising, account management) and works directly with SOLE financial team on training, processes and policies.
- Leads the coordination of updates of specific promotional materials and publications for SOLE, including Student Organizations and Student Advisor Handbook, online training videos, social media outreach, website, etc. Assist with the development of the Digital Event Guide.
- Other duties as assigned.
III. Community Development
- Assist in the development and implementation of programs to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion at MIT.
- Shares responsibility with other SOLE staff and student planners for the coordination of activities and events as needed.
Supervision Received
Direct supervision is received from the Associate Dean for Student Leadership and Engagement Programs on an ongoing basis.
Supervision Exercised
Supervises Assistant Director of Student Organizations & Programming (new position).
Qualifications and Education:
A Bachelors Degree and five years of experience in the area of student organizations, event planning, and/or student union management are required. Master’s Degree in Student Personnel and/or Higher Education strongly preferred. Must have:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative and ever-changing multi-task environment.
- Experience managing full-time staff.
- Experience and skills in student advisement, conflict resolution, leadership training, and collaboration.
- Ability to exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality concerning all work-related information.
- Have a high attention to detail and ability to navigate and balance a number of competing priorities.
- Experience and familiarity with the facilitation and management of large-scale programs and events, particularly in the area of event production, negotiating contracts and working with outside agents.
- A demonstrated commitment to and appreciation for issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to intentionally thread cultural competencies and social justice education in advising approach and programmatic initiatives.
- Experience and familiarity with social media and online curriculum development.
- An ability to articulate a student activities philosophy and the role of student activities in a high intensity academic environment.
- Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
- Evening and weekend hours are required.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22150
Senior Administrative Assistant
Diversity & Community Involvement
Position Overview:
The Senior Administrative Assistant in Diversity and Community Involvement provides a broad range of administrative support functions for the Senior Associate Dean and the Associate Dean for Student Activities, Leadership and Engagement. This person will also provide administrative support for two additional functional areas under the Senior Associate Dean including; Intercultural Engagement & Multicultural Programs and Intercultural Engagement for LBGTQ+, Women, and Gender Services. Tasks include, but are not limited to, managing and tracking Deans’ event/meeting details and expenses; website maintenance; hiring, payroll, and supervision of student employees and temp contractors; serving as point of contact regarding office systems, programs, and services. The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for greeting visitors and responding to inquiries which requires broad understanding of work-area policies and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative Assistant Responsibilities
- Provides complex and diverse administrative duties for two deans in the office of Diversity and Community Involvement as well as providing program support for the four respective functional areas.
- Plans and coordinates complex scheduling including; coordinating appointment calendars, daily schedules, and long-range planning of events, and meetings.
- Determines degree of urgency based on topic of those wishing to contact the Dean via phone.
- Greets visitors and responds to inquiries requiring a broad understanding of D&CI, DSL and institute policies and procedures.
- Plans and coordinates events for students such as monthly dinner with students and governance bodies. Duties related to event planning may include organizing dinners, booking spaces, crafting and editing hands outs, and developing attendance lists.
- Coordinates complex travel including booking flights, hotels, and managing travel expenses.
- Coordinates special projects, programs and activities including editing documents and policies, creating presentations and programs for specific events.
- Regularly coordinates, researches, and gathers information from multiple sources for highly complex projects throughout the year.
- Serves as parking liaison for the four functional areas, requesting parking passes for employees and guests.
- Serves as a Gatekeeper by managing buildings access and updating confidential listservs.
- Provides administrative support for assigned search committees within Diversity and Community Involvement by scheduling committee meetings, interviews, and travel arrangements. Serves as a logistical liaison between candidates and the hiring committee.
- Monitors and orders office supplies.
- Supports the process of hiring 8-10 students for the Diversity and Community Involvement area, responsible for payroll and supervision of student employees and temp contractors.
- Helps develop and maintain systems/processes to ensure smooth office operations; manage and track Dean's event/meeting details and credit card expenses.
- Provides back-up coverage for other D&CI areas and Office of the Dean for Student Life as appropriate.
- Acts as senior administrative support professional, serving as a resource for other administrative assistants in the area.
Financial Responsibilities
- Prepares and processes JVs, RFPs, and POs for all four functional areas. This role will also provide financial support to processing student organization payments.
- Reviews and processes financial forms including cash box requests, financial access requests, employment agreements and student payroll requests.
- Processes travel expenses, out-of-pocket reimbursements, and funding allocations by using web-based and desktop programs such as Concur and SAP-web.
Communication Responsibilities
- Helps create communication plans for implementing new processes, understanding the audience as well as touch points and collaboration opportunities.
- Composes and edits correspondence and communicates with Institute-wide stakeholders.
- Writes and distributes communication/marketing emails to students including the financial newsletter and office policy updates.
- Writes and distributes quarterly newsletters for financial signatories and student organization officers for Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement Office (SOLE).
- Maintains SOLE office publications and resources, training materials, and internal documents.
- Updates social media, including the SOLE Website and Facebook Page.
- Technology liaison for SOLE office.
- Performs other administrative tasks and/or projects as assigned.
Supervision Received
Minimal supervision is received from the Senior Associate Dean, Diversity & Community Involvement with dotted line responsibility to the Associate Dean, Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement.
Supervision Exercised
Trains and coordinates work of student employees and/or temporary staff.
Qualifications:
Required: Minimum of 5 years administrative experience; ability to anticipate, prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously; proactive approach to projects and problem solving; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; accuracy and keen attention to detail; ability to function efficiently despite frequent interruptions and deadline pressures; discretion with confidential information; ability to work independently and as part of a team; proficiency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite; and willingness to learn new applications.
Preferred: A strong interest in higher education, diversity, and student life would be ideal. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22037
Asst. Director of Women and Gender Services
LBGTQ+ Services
Position Overview
The Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement for Women and Gender Services (WXGS) is part of a team of professionals that focuses on Women and Gender Services, LBGTQ+ Services and Multicultural Programs. The Assistant Director provides support, advising, and co-curricular leadership and inclusion programs for and regarding students of diverse marginalized gender identities as it relates to women, women identifying students, student activities, clubs, and organizations. WXGS provides space and creates opportunities that center the unique intersectional experience of all women and women identifying/women coded individuals.
The Assistant Director will collaborate closely with campus partners in areas of community building, social justice, equity, and inclusion education, advocacy, and student leadership development, and will assist in advancing a community in which all undergraduate and graduate students supported by WXGS thrive personally and intellectually.
In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for LBGTQ+, Women, and Gender Services the Assistant Director works with MIT communities to strengthen the ongoing visibility and diversity of student-run programs, particularly advising students and student groups. The Assistant Director also provides advocacy, vision, leadership, and coordination to advance several initiatives for women and women identifying students that are designed to foster a stronger climate and sense of community, particularly as they relate to minoritized/underserved populations within a rigorous STEM Institution with an increasingly diverse student body.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Supporting Students
- Create programs, resources, workshops, and maintain a welcoming and affirming space that includes BIPoC women, international women, trans women, queer women, students who identify all or part of the time as women. These genders can be, but are not limited to, ones such as non-binary women, demigirls, genderfluid, bigender, pangender, and demiflux.
- Advise and support women related student organizations and groups by providing logistical support, advising, and assistance with events and initiatives, as needed.
- Develop key WXGS signature programming, women’s conference, and resources.
- Coordinate collaborative efforts with the Graduate Assistants/Interns of SPXCE Intercultural Center, the Assistant Director of LBGTQ+ Services, and the Assistant Director of OMP. Help monitor logistics for joint initiatives and cross-cultural programs/events for the MIT community.
- Share responsibility with SPXCE staff and students for the coordination of activities and events as needed.
- Develop and implement a women’s mentorship program, a yearlong mentorship program for undergraduate and graduate students matched with faculty, staff, and alumnx.
- When appropriate, offer advising, supportive counseling, and mental health referrals to students in need.
Education and Outreach
- Coordinate women and gender specific training and workshops for student leaders.
- Develop and maintain both WXGS and the Cheney Room virtual presence.
- Create and oversee the development of a monthly WXGS newsletter.
- Promote WXGS events.
- With the Assistant Dean, help coordinate WXGS educational outreach efforts that support students.
- Develop and maintain support mechanisms and resources for WXGS community members and allies.
- Represent DSL and SPXCE at relevant internal and appropriate external venues.
Program and Event Management
- Primary oversight of physical Cheney Room space, a newly renovated center for women and women identified students, including staffing and student access, maintenance and facility requests, and scheduling of events.
- Conduct general office administration, including ordering office supplies; technical support; developing and managing relationships with external vendors; ordering office equipment and furniture including computers, copiers, and printers.
- Coordinate meetings, plan and implement events and programs for WXGS.
- Support and aid various women and gender clubs and groups.
Finances
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of LBGTQ+, Women, and Gender Services to develop, oversee, and maintain the budget for the Cheney Room.
- Manage and track daily finances, review monthly.
Other Duties as Assigned.
Supervision Received
Supervision provided by the Assistant Dean of LBGTQ+, Women, and Gender Services.
Supervision Exercised
Graduate Assistant(s) staff of WXGS with the potential to work with Women and Gender Studies (WGS) for WGS student staff utilities in the Cheney Room.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education or related field required.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of academic administration, student services, or related work experience required.
- Experience working with BIPoC women, trans women, queer women, women identify students as well as non-binary and gender diverse populations.
- Demonstrated understanding of identities, issues, and research impacting the continuously evolving landscape of women and gender in higher education. Familiarity with racial justice frameworks and intersectional approaches to social justice work, especially in highly selective STEM environments.
- Experience affecting change: ability to build relationships and maintain trust, to assess and balance the needs of various stakeholders, and to identify and advocate for achievable solutions.
- Competency working with individuals and groups with a wide array of identity and life experiences, including gender, sexuality, class, race/ethnicity, disability, culture, religion, etc.
- Experience providing interactive workshops and trainings in areas of women and gender affirmation and diverse identity development.
Skills
- Nuanced understanding of gender and intersectionality.
- Strong oral and written communication skills: ability to convey complex concepts and to communicate with students, faculty, staff and community members in a manner that promotes dialogue and understanding; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.
- Strong advising, presentation, meeting design, and facilitation skills, with experience designing, delivering, and evaluating diversity and inclusion learning programs/resources.
- Experience and familiarity managing organizational social media accounts, website development, and using graphic design to create physical and digital publications that appeal to students.
- Ability to foster a supportive and student-centered environment, and to maintain a balanced perspective in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility.
- Ability to build relationships, assess and balance the needs of various stakeholders.
- Ability to advise students, showing good judgment about when to make referrals, set boundaries, and equip students with skills and strategies to engage in self-advocacy.
- Organizational skills, including ability to prioritize, to respond to changing needs and circumstances, and to carry out multiple assignments in a timely fashion.
- Ability to identify and proactively respond to problems or emerging student needs.
- Ability to balance the needs of students with office and institutional objectives.
Some evening/night/weekend work required.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22103
Desk Attendant
Housing & Residential Services
General Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative and operational support for the graduate residence on behalf of Housing and Residential Services (HRS), Division of Student Life (DSL). Works closely with the Housing Operations Managers to provide customer-oriented services including check-in and check-outs, record keeping, mail and package handling, and guest/visitor policies for residents and live-in staff. Reports to the HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct check-in and check-out procedures to include verifying arrival dates, providing room access keys/packets, and ensuring forwarding address at check-out.
- Receive and process resident mail and packages, including daily grocery and meal deliveries for all residents. Provide email notifications to residents of package arrivals.
- Assist House Operations Manager in tracking of reported maintenance work orders, and notification for access to resident rooms for external contractors.
- Sign for, inventory, and track duplicate room keys used for lock-out procedures. Issue lock-out keys to verified residents and track status of keys during shift.
- Prepare key packages for move-in and record issuing of key and check-in to the residential hall via check-in platform.
- Receive and record key and check-out the resident(s) when the housing lease has ended.
- Input, track, monitor, and update all records for accuracy for key(s) issued, check-in, check-out, and number of residents in space on a monthly basis and provide a written report to the HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services.
- Support implementation of resident guest policies by signing in and out all guests to ensure only authorized individuals are permitted to enter the residence hall and report all trespassers to the MIT Police.
- Observe security cameras and fire and smoke alarm panels and notify HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services or MIT emergency services in the event of a security or safety issue.
- Notify other desk staff and HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services of any pertinent issues that may have occurred during your shift.
- Expected to work Institute holidays and cover shifts during special closings.
Contacts Required to Perform Duties:
Desk Workers are required to conduct positive interactions with numerous residential and campus partners to be successful. These partners include but are not limited to students, family members, HRS and DSL staff, MIT faculty, Facilities staff, contractors. Desk Workers may also have contact with emergency personnel including the Cambridge Fire Department, MIT and Cambridge Police Departments, and Cambridge/Boston Department of Public Works.
Qualifications:
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred with emphasis on business administration or operations.
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Customer service or office experience preferred. Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills and strong customer service orientation is required as is the desire to work in a collaborative environment. Have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, work independently, and work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate experience with the use of web-based programs including e-mail and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in a diverse community and treat all residents, guests, and staff with respect regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, abilities or disabilities, or position or rank within the department.
Competencies:
- Ability to achieve success in new initiatives and processes by demonstrating commitment to action, information seeking, and service to students.
- Competency in both analytical and conceptual thinking.
- Ability to influence others through thoughtful collaboration and engagement in teamwork.
- Experience with computer software (Word & Excel), e-mail, electronic work order tracking systems essential, and web-based technology.
- Demonstrated experience and success working in a multicultural environment with a clear understanding of diversity, social justice, and inclusion in both student and workplace settings.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE:
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking may be required for long periods of time. Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
This position is a full-time position. This position is designated as essential personnel.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22144
Cucchiaro Family Sailing MIT Sailing Master, Director of Sailing
DAPER Intercollegiate Sports
General Responsibilities
The Cucchiaro Family Sailing Master will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the MIT Jack Wood Sailing Pavilion, adhering to MIT and industry standards for safety policies and procedures for such facilities, as well as provide instruction in the required Physical Education and Wellness program. Under the supervision of the Assistant Department Head/Director of Facilities and Operations, the Director of Physical Education and Wellness and, the Associate Athletics Director/ SWA, this position will be responsible for the management of all facets of the sailing program to include, but not limited to: administration, budget management, fundraising, community engagement, facility maintenance and scheduling, and teaching sailing courses as part of the Physical Education & Wellness curriculum. Additional responsibilities may include department-wide duties as assigned.
This is a full-time (12-month appointment) benefits eligible position and will require occasional evening and weekend work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Management and Coordination of Programs and Events at the Sailing Pavilion:
- Approve and schedule all sailing, waterfront academic programs and space rental events on EMS (event management system), the scheduling system (e.g., PE&W courses, alumni program, home and away contests and programs, outside group use).
- Ensure proper policy and procedures are documented and implemented, including safety precautions and training.
- Communicate with user groups to ensure safe, timely, and a high level of customer service for programs using the pavilion including high school, team racing and alumni groups.
- Market and manage rental contracts for the sailing pavilion.
- Complete short form contract and obtain a certificate of insurance, appropriate waivers, and access list of non-students for external programs and events.
- Ensure that a trained manager is present at all times the sailing pavilion is open.
- Prepare and document operating procedures for each program and event.
- Compile reports of operations, programs, and events with data as required.
- Participate in collaborative activities including meetings within the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation and across the Division of Student Life.
Physical Education and Wellness Instruction:
- Teach sailing courses in the required Physical Education and Wellness program. (This position provides instruction to over 300 MIT students annually by teaching basic and intermediate sailing courses 2-4 hours a day.)
- Utilize Canvas, a course management system (e.g., attendance/grades, resources, announcements, health and wellness item).
- Teach quarterly wellness microlesson in curriculum.
- Participate in curriculum development.
- Research, propose, maintain and order supplies and equipment for physical education and wellness courses.
- Inventory, secure, maintain and clean all physical education and wellness equipment and supplies.
- Attend physical education and wellness meetings.
- Complete reports as required for physical education and wellness.
- Participate in physical education and wellness committees.
Sailing Pavilion Maintenance:
- Responsible for the maintenance, repair, cleanliness, and safety of all sailing equipment.
- Identifies, submits, and supervises repair and maintenance requests with the Department of Facilities and DAPER facilities and operations staff. Meets and oversees work of contractors, including providing access to the sailing pavilion.
- Prepare and maintain oversight of learn-to-sail equipment, sailing team equipment, bluewater sailing equipment, general recreational sailing equipment, windsurfing and foiling boats and club racing equipment.
- Project management responsibilities as assigned.
- Lead curriculum development as needed for PE&W sailing courses.
Administrative Duties:
- Develop, evaluate and ensure implementation of DAPER and sailing pavilion policies and procedures (e.g., access, safety, equipment use).
- Research and recommend all purchases of equipment and supplies for programs and events that occur in the sailing pavilion.
- Inventory and secure all equipment and supplies for programs and events that occur on the shooting center.
- Timely budget planning and management that adheres to in-cycle budget preparation and requests.
- Submit a request for professional development activities for all staff during the annual budget cycle.
- Timely reporting and submission of the required paperwork for purchases.
- Complete required forms, invoices, and requisitions for purchases promptly.
- Competent fulfillment of other duties as assigned.
- Communication with alumni and friends of the sailing pavilion to ensure adequate resources to maintain and replace the equipment as needed.
- Close coordination with the Alumni Association and Resource Development staff to keep sailing needs` in focus for regular and special needs contributions.
- Thorough knowledge of sail repair and construction, spar making, fiberglass repairs and aramid & conventional cordage applications.
Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Assistant Department Head / Director of Facilities and Operations. Director of Physical Education and Wellness and Assistant Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Supervision Exercised
Supervision is exercised over all sailing courses, programs, events and groups in the sailing pavilion including contractors and Department of Facility personnel. The list of responsibilities is extensive and coordination will be delegated with the many staff of the sailing pavilion operations. Staff size varies from three persons in the winter months to more than eighteen in the height of the summer sailing season.
Contacts Required to Perform Duties:
Interacts with DAPER administrative personnel, custodial and repair teams, and Department of Facilities. Maintains consistent contact with student organizations, intercollegiate coaches and teams, Director of Physical Education and Wellness, Assistant Department Head/Director of Facilities, DSL Finance office, and all organizations using the facilities (e.g., IM, ROTC, club sports, MIT Alumni Club, and academic programs). Serves as point of contact with Campus Police, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and other MIT units as required
Certifications Required or expected to be acquired:
CPR/first aid; Safe Driving and Valid Driver’s License; US Sailing Certifications in Race Management and Judging; US Sailing Safety at Sea
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Wellness, Sports Management, related field or equivalent required. Three to five years of demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience teaching and facility management of a sailing program required. Experience in an academic environment, particularly in higher education with Athletic, Physical Education and Recreation operations preferred.
A successful candidate will have strong experience with project management in renovations and new construction and coordinate internal and external events. A candidate must have solid computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling software, and course management software. The Sailing Master must be team-oriented, a demonstrated problem solver, has a high attention to detail, and possesses effective interpersonal and positive communication skills. This position requires flexibility to cover on nights and weekends supporting the various sailing programs utilizing the sailing pavilion as needed.
A candidate shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of competitive sailboat racing including team racing and have a record established of volunteering to be in various leadership positions with the sport of sailing.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22171
Administrative Assistant II
Student Support Services
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
Assists Students Support Services in accomplishing its mission to promote the academic success and holistic wellbeing of students. Provides assistance with the daily administrative functions of Student Support Services (S3) and administrative support to a staff of 9. Primary areas of responsibility include serving as the first point of contact at Student Support Services front desk, and back-up for Disability and Access Services (DAS) front desk; monitoring office email account and virtual drop-in system; scheduling appointments; maintaining students’ records; providing technical support for the office including maintaining S3’s database and website; coordinating S3 advertising and communications to the community; and other day-to-day administrative and financial functions.
Characteristic Duties:
- Serves as the first point of contact for Student Support Services front desk and back-up for Disability and Access Services (DAS), addressing the needs of both students and visitors, in-person and on the phone.
- Monitors and responds to office email, schedules appointments, or refers students appropriately, distinguishing between emergencies and non-critical situations.
- Monitors virtual drop-in system, assigning students to appropriate staff.
- Manages the calendars for S3 staff and shared resources. Has responsibility for scheduling student appointments and other meetings for the deans.
- Provides information to students and other Institute personnel on S3 and Institute policies and procedures regarding leaves and returns, excused absences, and other office functions.
- Accountable for maintaining FileMaker database of student records, including data entry, securing and filing confidential documents.
- Coordinates the day-to-day administrative and financial operation of the office including maintaining service contracts, initiating service calls, and ordering supplies.
- Provides technical support to S3 and assists with maintenance of S3 FileMaker database and website.
- Assists with advertising and communicating S3 news and programs to the community through social media, and by drafting and designing materials such as posters and flyers.
- Assists with organizing events and programs originating in S3.
- Performs other duties as assigned and engages in projects under the direction of the Associate Dean and Co-Director, Student Support Services.
Supervision Received:
Day to day supervision is received by the Associate Dean and Co-Director of S3.
Supervision Exerised:
None.
Qualifications and Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years of administrative, office, or related experience required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of MIT or experience in higher ed. is desired. A desire to work in a service-oriented office, with a diverse student body and staff is essential. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be willing to be the friendly and welcoming face of S3. Must be sensitive to individuals in distress; use excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are critical. Demonstration of initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a high energy, dynamic environment is necessary. Experience with FileMaker highly desired.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22185
Manager of Evenings/Night Operations
Campus Activities Complex
The Program:
The Campus Activities Complex (CAC) provides a range of facilities and services in support of the Institute’s living, learning and working activities. Its function and responsibilities include facilities operations, event planning and logistic support, student advisement, and space management designed to meet the needs of students and the greater MIT community. Its efforts facilitate and support a range of student group activities, arts classes, performance events, religious life services, conference programs, and special events.
As steward for the community commons, the office manages a number of facilities including the Stratton Student Center, Kresge Auditorium, MIT Chapel, Religious Activities Center, Walker Memorial, and the Stata Student Street. These spaces serve as important centers of student and community life, providing individual and group study facilities, student office and activity space, lounges, art displays, dining, banking, and other retail services. CAC also schedules and supports numerous event spaces across the campus that produce over 13,500 activities annually. The office is an integral part of the Diversity & Community Involvement group within the Division of Student Life.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
Provides leadership and management for varied operational, building maintenance, event planning and support aspects of the Campus Activities Complex. Works as part of the operations team. Provides leadership, supervises and trains assigned administrative, service, and student staff. This is an action, team-oriented position.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination of Events
Plans and coordinates activities and events in the CAC and other Institute facilities as required. Works in conjunction with MIT departments, student organizations, and faculty in the planning and management of their events. Coordinates event support services with all appropriate providers. Establishes work assignments for staff, attends and supervises events, and compiles appropriate data on the usage of facilities.
Building Operations and Maintenance
Assists with the supervision and coordination of building operations, maintenance and safety issues of the complex. This includes key and equipment inventories, cleaning standards and schedules, pest control, safety issues and tenant needs (academic, contracted, or student activity groups), repair and replacement issues, loading dock and common area maintenance issues, theatrical lighting and performance issues, and other related or assigned duties. Supervises, schedules and coordinates maintenance of the Stratton Student Center (W20), Kresge Auditorium (W16), MIT Chapel (W15), Religious Activities Center (W11), Walker Memorial (50), Tang Center Auditorium (E51), and other areas as assigned. Maintains a knowledge of and complies with safety regulations and procedures. Assists with the development of operational procedures and their execution. Trains and develops assigned staff providing assistance to the Associate Director in the resolution of labor issues.
Administrative Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates the activities of the assigned administrative, service and student staff. Prepares building reports for assigned facilities and spaces. Completes all work orders, requisitions, purchase orders, status change reports, reimbursements, daily logs, and other departmental paperwork as necessary. Performs other assigned or related duties. Serves as point person for student group office issues, interacting with students in maintaining their assigned office spaces or work areas. Assists with the development of systems, procedures and standards. Oversees and works with certain budgetary aspects of the department.
Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Assistant Director of Evening/Night Operations.
Supervision Exercised
Supervision of assigned support, service, graduate assistant, and student staff as part of a team approach with other managers.
Contacts Required to Perform Duties
Regular contacts with student organizations and MIT department sponsors of scheduled events. Frequent contact with others involved with the event planning, student advising, and facility management processes including the Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement Office, Campus Dining Office, Audio Visual, MIT Police, Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation and Environmental Health and Safety. Interacts with Facilities maintenance teams regarding emergency repairs as well as on-going facilities maintenance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience with minimum of two years’ experience in an college union (educational), conference or performance arts environment.
Must have experience in coordinating events; Demonstrated skills with event planning and computer operations (previous experience with the Event Management System [EMS] desirable) are required. Must possess communications, problem-solving, and customer service skills. Experience in a union environment helpful. Position requires self-motivation; attention to details and their impact; proficiency in performing in a team environment; and be comfortable with complex and multiple task assignments. Supervisory experience preferred.
This position will provide coverage for weekends, holidays and off hours, where needed. Primary schedule:Tuesday – Thursday, 5PM-1AM; Friday – Saturday, 6PM-2AM.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22194
Desk Attendant
Housing & Residential Services
General Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative and operational support for the graduate residence on behalf of Housing and Residential Services (HRS), Division of Student Life (DSL). Works closely with the Housing Operations Managers to provide customer-oriented services including check-in and check-outs, record keeping, mail and package handling, and guest/visitor policies for residents and live-in staff during weekend shifts at one residence hall primarily (different buildings and schedules listed below). Conducts Break Officer support at multiple residence halls for HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services during weekday operating hours for staff breaks and meals. Covers desk shifts for weekly desk staff to support vacations, sick time, and emergencies. Reports to the HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services as a Break Officer in providing desk coverage to enable staff breaks without closing desks during weekday operating hours.
- Conduct check-in and check-out procedures to include verifying arrival dates, providing room access keys/packets, and ensuring forwarding address at check-out.
- Receive and process resident mail and packages, including daily grocery and meal deliveries for all residents. Provide email notifications to residents of package arrivals.
- Assist House Operations Manager in tracking of reported maintenance work orders, and notification for access to resident rooms for external contractors.
- Sign for, inventory, and track duplicate room keys used for lock-out procedures. Issue lock-out keys to verified residents and track status of keys during shift.
- Prepare key packages for move-in and record issuing of key and check-in to the residential hall via check-in platform.
- Receive and record key and check-out the resident(s) when the housing lease has ended.
- Input, track, monitor, and update all records for accuracy for key(s) issued, check-in, check-out, and number of residents in space on a monthly basis and provide a written report to the HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services.
- Support implementation of resident guest policies by signing in and out all guests to ensure only authorized individuals are permitted to enter the residence hall and report all trespassers to the MIT Police.
- Observe security cameras and fire and smoke alarm panels and notify HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services or MIT emergency services in the event of a security or safety issue.
- Notify other desk staff and HRS Operations Manager, Desk Services of any pertinent issues that may have occurred during your shift.
- Expected to work Institute holidays and cover shifts during special closings.
Contacts Required to Perform Duties:
Desk Workers are required to conduct positive interactions with numerous residential and campus partners to be successful. These partners include but are not limited to students, family members, HRS and DSL staff, MIT faculty, Facilities staff, contractors. Desk Workers may also have contact with emergency personnel including the Cambridge Fire Department, MIT and Cambridge Police Departments, and Cambridge/Boston Department of Public Works.
Qualifications:
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred with emphasis on business administration or operations.
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Customer service or office experience preferred. Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills and strong customer service orientation is required as is the desire to work in a collaborative environment. Have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, work independently, and work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate experience with the use of web-based programs including e-mail and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in a diverse community and treat all residents, guests, and staff with respect regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, abilities or disabilities, or position or rank within the department.
Competencies:
- Ability to achieve success in new initiatives and processes by demonstrating commitment to action, information seeking, and service to students.
- Competency in both analytical and conceptual thinking.
- Ability to influence others through thoughtful collaboration and engagement in teamwork.
- Experience with computer software (Word & Excel), e-mail, electronic work order tracking systems essential, and web-based technology.
- Demonstrated experience and success working in a multicultural environment with a clear understanding of diversity, social justice, and inclusion in both student and workplace settings.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE:
Available Buildings/Schedules:
- 70 Amherst Desk Worker/Break Officer: THUR-FRI (8 hours) from 8am-4pm; SAT-SUN (12 hours) from 10am-10pm
- Warehouse Desk Worker/Break Officer: THUR-MON (8 hours) from 8am-4pm
- Warehouse Desk Worker/Break Officer: FRI-TUES (8 hours) from 4pm-12am
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking may be required for long periods of time. Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
This position is a full-time position. This position is designated as essential personnel.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22173
Apply online. Job Code: 22174
Apply online. Job Code: 22175
Administrative Assistant II
Disability and Access Services
Basic Function and Responsibility
Performs administrative duties in support of Disability and Access Services (DAS). With extensive student contact, the administrative assistant plays a key role in ensuring access for qualified students with disabilities. Provides information, coordinates services, and responds to inquiries from MIT faculty, staff, students and family members, and the general public, requiring a broad understanding of MIT’s DAS Services and ADA policies and procedures. Provides ancillary coverage to Student Support Services (S3).
CharacteristicDuties and Responsibilities:
General Administration:
- Serves as a key source of information for students and other Institute personnel. Responds to inquiries about DAS and MIT’s ADA policies which requires in depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Also provides ancillary support to Student Support Services and, as necessary, the Division of Student Life.
- Accountable for maintaining student records, files and database, including data entry, securing and filing confidential documents and general record maintenance. Uses discretion and good judgment in all situations. Responsible for ongoing communication with faculty and staff to coordinate, review and monitor accommodations for students.
- Prepares student accommodation letters.
- Maintains electronic files and updates procedural manuals.
- Provides assistance with student accommodations including scheduling communications access providers for students with hearing loss; coordinating exam accommodations for students; assisting academic and administrative departments with accommodation logistics; and hiring student employees and external providers.
- Assists with the operation of the 5-104 office suite, which includes, but is not limited to, creating work orders, ordering office supplies and verifying Procard charges.
- Supports S3, by providing complex administrative support for the S3 staff which includes scheduling appointments, and updating the S3 database. Also serves as the receptionist for students and visitors. Must distinguish between emergencies and regular meetings and respond to walk-in clients, in addition to regular appointments.
Finance
- Responsible for creating all purchase orders, journal voucher transfers, acquisition, documentation and reconciliation.
III. Community Development
- Composes and designs documents such as Power Point ADA presentations and handouts for the MIT community.
- Maintains the information/text for DAS website. Provides support in maintenance of web information by regularly updating the links and testing the site for screen reading accessibility. Also responsible for responding to all student accommodations requests that are submitted via website.
- Supports the Associate Dean who manages services for guests with disabilities during Commencement. Responsible for answering all accommodation requests and for making decisions by using discretion and good judgment.
- Assists with Commencement activities including recruiting staff to serve as ambassadors to guests. Participates in meetings and trainings of the Commencement Team. Responds to students and families who request accessibility assistance for Commencement. Tracks registration of guests in reserved search section. Coordinates the order, delivery and pick-up of wheelchair fleet. Schedules ASL interpreters for Doctoral Hooding and Commencement.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean, Disability and Access Services, or the Senior Associate Dean for Student Support and Wellbeing.
Supervision Received
Supervision provided by the Assistant Director, Disability and Access Services.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Qualifications and Education:
Three or more years of experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of MIT is desired. Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills and the sensitivity to properly handle confidential information. Demonstration of initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a high energy, dynamic environment is necessary. Should demonstrate evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment. Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, prioritize, and ability to establish boundaries are all essential. Ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, web software and generally navigate technology is a requisite.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22200
Interfaith Chaplain & Program Director
ORSEL
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Chaplain to the Institute/Associate Dean, the Interfaith Chaplain and Program Director fosters interfaith understanding, spiritual well-being, and ethical growth for the MIT community through the leadership of two key programs, the Addir Interfaith Dialogue Fellows and the Radius program in ethics.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Program Administration
- Administers the Addir and Radius programs and ensures that the program operations run smoothly.
- Oversees communications for Addir and Radius.
- Reviews program assessments, drafts annual reports, and develops recommendations for improvements.
- Tracks program budgets and makes recommendations for future funding and allocations.
- Independently analyzes and solves complex logistical issues as they arise.
Addir Interfaith Dialogue Fellows
- Facilitates the growth and development of student participants in the Addir Fellows and coaches student leaders.
- Manages the recruitment process for Addir Fellows, who make a year-long commitment to the program.
- Collaborates with student leaders to plan weekly small group meetings, trainings, retreats, and outreach events.
- Collaborates with ORSEL leadership to develop strategic goals for interfaith programming.
Radius
- As Director of Radius, designs and implements lectures, workshops, and discussion groups about important ethical issues, particularly related to scientific and technological developments. Areas of focus in recent years include social and economic injustice, climate change, nuclear proliferation, military spending, and surveillance technology.
- Plans and co-teaches applied ethics seminars in partnership with the MIT Philosophy department and the MIT Educational Justice Initiative, choosing topics, responding to students’ written assignments, and curating a substantive weekly list of recommended readings, lectures, films, etc.
- Oversees the logistical aspects of events and course meetings.
- Mentors individual students and student organizations to build skills for effective advocacy around ethical concerns. Provides advice and logistical support for student-initiated events and awareness campaigns. Recruits students for the ethics seminars.
- Maintains a strong understanding of emerging ethical issues, and attends relevant programs to network with interested members of the MIT community.
- Communicates to the wider campus about opportunities to participate in ethical reflection.
- Facilitates Radius Steering Committee meetings of student, alumni, staff, and faculty stakeholders to gather feedback and input for future programming.
- Partners with ORSEL leadership to maintain and develop strong relationships with the Radius Steering Committee, alumni donors, and other stakeholders.
Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life
- As Interfaith Chaplain, works alongside ORSEL affiliate chaplains as a peer, participating in team meetings and outreach efforts..
- Cultivates partnerships with ORSEL affiliate chaplains and MIT faculty and staff to support interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue, spiritual care, leadership development, civic engagement, and ethical growth.
- Serves as a resource to ORSEL chaplains and the wider campus.
- Identifies opportunities to expand ORSEL's outreach and proposes new initiatives.
- Provides pastoral support for students and student groups with spiritual or ethical concerns.
- Supports the Chaplain to the Institute as needed, particularly in the pastoral response to events that affect the spiritual wellbeing of the MIT community.
Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Chaplain to the Institute.
Supervision Exercised
Directs the work of a part-time administrative assistant for the Radius program. Supervises and mentors graduate student interns through the Graduate Community Fellows program. Supervises one or two field education students from local seminaries each year, and leads their required theological reflection meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 3 years experience required; preferably in higher education.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Understanding of and experience in young adult development.
- Understanding of diverse religious traditions and successful strategies for interfaith engagement.
- Experience in program development.
- Understanding of ethical issues and experience with effective strategies for advocacy.
- Successful completion of a background check is required.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22331
Night Supervisor of Operations/Night Watch 3rd Shift
Housing & Residential Services
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
The Night Supervisor of Operations/Night Watch 3rd Shift is to assist and support the Assistant Director of 3rd Shift Operations and Training in efficiently addressing all evening and overnight housing needs including weekends and holidays. This also includes assisting in the management and supervision of the Night Watch Program. This program provides us with dormitory patrol personnel that do overnight security tours throughout all undergraduate and graduate houses. Evening and overnight operational support will require responding to all dispatched housing related calls which may require evaluation for the appropriate response. This includes all operational issues, including fire alarms, floods and medical emergencies. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the Division of Student Life, Department of Facilities, MIT Police, Students, as well as other administrative offices as part of an overall institutional effort to provide integrated, seamless service to residents.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily office tasks such as setting up for the scheduled night watch shift; setting up keys, downloading wands, reviewing tour sheets and updating attendance and overtime records.
- Provide onsite management and operational coverage for all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Therefore may have to cover other shifts than your designated shift.
- Supervise Dormitory Patrol, Maintenance Mechanics and House Keepers.
- Respond to all Housing related calls; lock-outs, plumbing, electrical, HVAC issues, etc.
- Respond to emergencies and provide for additional staffing as required.
- Provide reports on evening operations that are accurate, well documented and serve as a valuable information source. Including Incident Reports.
- Work with and support outside desk security staff and supervisors.
- Submit payroll for night watch personal, which includes keeping accurate overtime and payroll records.
- Work with MIT Police, Facilities and other departments and outside agencies as needed.
- Perform well-being checks following set procedures.
- May be expected to perform a series of security and supervisory rounds throughout the Housing system each night.
- Assist in implementing programs, policies and procedures as directed.
- Designated essential personal in all MIT emergency situations.
- Oversee the maintenance of all housing vehicles including keeping them clean and organized.
- Maintain electronic hardware including technology hardware and radios.
- Training and development of Dorm Patrol including Onboarding new staff.
- Document and initiate progressive discipline as needed.
- Operate security system/monitor all security cameras and systems.
- Track and review all online maintenance requests.
- Maintain all night watch, maintenance mechanic and house keeper uniform records and order uniforms as needed.
- Participate in the interview process for service staff employees.
- Must assist Dormitory Patrol Staff with computer and software support as needed.
Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Assistant Director of 3rd Shift Operations and Training.
Supervision Exercised
Supervise, coach, discipline, assign, scheduling for all Evening and Night Staff including Maintenance Mechanics Housekeepers and all Dormitory Patrol Staff. This also includes nightly supervisory rounds as directed by Assistant Director of 3rd Shift Operations. Understand progressive discipline and able to initiate as needed.
CONTACTS REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES
Department of Student Life staff including Heads of House, House Directors, Assistant Directors, House Managers, Area Directors, and Dean’s. Department of Facilities, MIT Police, Conference Services, EHS, and other members of the MIT community as required. Cambridge Fire, Cambridge Police and other agencies as required.
Qualifications and Education:
Educational Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in the area of security, emergency response, and building facilities is required. Experience in administrative of college/university facilities management services, including supervision in the union environment preferred. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, work independently, and work well in a fast pace environment. Must have strong planning, and problem solving skills. Must have the ability to perform as a first responder to offer direction and support for operational, security or medical emergencies. Ability to produce clear written and verbal communication, and ability to interact professionally with administrators, faculty, students and departmental personal. Demonstrate experience with the use of web based programs including e-mail, word, excel, asset management and security systems.
Working Conditions: Frequent sitting, standing and walking may be required for long periods of time, ability to climb multiple levels of stairs. Ability to lift 50lbs. required to carry a department issued phone and two way radio.
Work Schedule: This position is classified as essential personnel which requires you to work all holidays and emergency closings. It is an irregular shift which requires you to be available to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22366
Director of Residential Renewal and Renovation
Housing & Residential Services
Summary of Functions and Responsibilities:
As a member of the Housing & Residential Services senior leadership team, and reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Housing & Residential Services, the director provides leadership, strategic planning, oversight and supervision of residential construction and renovation projects, day-to-day repair and maintenance needs and smaller program space upgrades. Ensures that all projects align with MIT and DSL standards, quality, customer service and value to campus residents and the greater MIT community. Collaborates with MIT Dining to support residential dining related projects as needed.
MIT residential facilities house a range of living environments and distinctive communities actively led by faculty heads of house and student house governments. The residences include over 2.8 million sq. ft. and approximately 6,000 bed spaces and apartments serving undergraduate and graduate students, families, residential faculty and professional staff, special student educational programs, MIT visitors and conference guests. MIT will be undertaking significant renewal projects in older buildings over the next several years.
The Director is responsible for representing the interests of DSL and HRS during the planning process for all residential construction projects managed by MIT Campus Construction and serves as liaison to the Department of Facilities (DoF) for capital renewal as well as repair and maintenance needs.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction, Repair, & Maintenance:
- Directs the R&M response for residential areas of HRS buildings consisting of 22 residence halls (2.8M sq. ft.).
- Directs residential renovation projects ensuring that best practices in project management are implemented.
- Works collaboratively with the Associate Dean and Director of Residential Services & Operations to identify and prioritize facility and program needs as well as ensure project planning is coordinated effectively with graduate and undergraduate student residents, special summer programs and conferences, and MIT faculty, staff and affiliates as appropriate.
- Works closely with the Office of Campus Planning when developing projects in new, renewed and iconic buildings to ensure project scope reflects appropriate quality and alignment with design intent.
- Works closely with house teams and house governments to discuss and refine renovation plans to meet the needs of residents. Ensures projects are communicated and coordinated effectively with the residential communities.
Capital Renewal and Renovations Planning:
- Leads HRS strategic planning efforts in the area of construction/renovation and infrastructure renewal and ensures alignment with the Institute’s Capital Plan.
- Creates and maintains an ongoing multi-year construction and renovation plan for all residential facilities in collaboration with the Associate Dean.
- Identifies and prioritizes residential capital project needs as part of an ongoing effort to address deferred maintenance.
- Works closely with the Institute’s Capital Renewal, Facilities Engineering and Campus Construction groups to ensure that HRS priorities are communicated well and projects are coordinated effectively.
- Works closely with DSL Finance to develop financial modeling that aligns with renovation and renewal priorities.
- Represents DSL and HRS on construction project teams. Works with DoF project managers, architects and contractors to ensure the residential program is developed in accordance with DSL standards. Coordinates input from HRS leadership as well as DSL partners in Residential Education on key program decisions.
- Implements residential occupancy standards for new and renewed buildings including:
- Operational readiness checklists (in partnership with Associate Dean);.
- Transition documentation and HRS staff training to facilitate handover of operations from Campus Construction project to HRS management;.
- AV standards and user guides for current and future projects.
- Develops and maintains preventive maintenance plans internally and in coordination with DoF.
Administration:
- Ensures that administrative processes including purchasing, vendor contracts contain the necessary controls for accuracy and proper reporting.
- Aligns vendor procurement process and contracts with the processes used by the Office of Campus Planning for architect selection and Department of Facilities for all trades. Advances MIT’s Small and Diverse Business Program, which aims to increase MIT’s participation with small businesses and those with historically underrepresented ownership to provide goods and services to the Institute.
- Responsible for the City of Cambridge Inspectional Services and Certificate of Occupancy processes for all residential halls.
- Serves on the MIT Emergency Operations Team (EOC) as well as other committees as assigned.
- Serves in regular on-call rotation for HRS to respond to emergency situations in residential buildings.
Special Projects:
- Supports special projects in houses (i.e. student build projects, art installations, etc.) in coordination with the DSL EHS Program Manager, Campus Construction, HRS Operations staff and relevant House Teams.
- Coordinates DSL representation and participation in Capital Renewal Working Group Sub-Committees.
- Works closely with newly appointed Heads of House to facilitate their relocation to on-campus housing. Manages all necessary renovations to Head of House apartments.
- Collaborates with the Sr. Communications Manager and DoF as needed on all construction mitigation efforts related to projects that impact residents from small residential projects to large capital projects on campus.
Managing Resources:
- Develops, monitors and reconciles annual budgets of ~$5M for R&M and ~$4M for capital improvements.
- Works with Assistant Directors to ensure that project expenditures are aligned with HRS strategic priorities.
- Aligns HRS projects with Institute project-planning and approval processes, Campus Construction and Capital Renewal to ensure strong coordination and documentation of all projects.
- Works closely with the DSL Assistant Director of Finance on all budget-related matters and to ensure proper procedures and controls are maintained.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Senior Associate Dean for Housing & Residential Services.
Supervision Exercised
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the Financial Administrator, Assistant Director of Repair & Maintenance, and Assistant Director of Residential Renewal Planning.
CONTACTS REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES
Regular and frequent contact is required with members of the Division of Student Life, the Department of Facilities, Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, MIT Campus Police, Human Resources, Conference Services, and other members of the MIT community, vendors, city, state and federal agencies as required.
Qualifications and Education:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, Masters preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required.
- Progressive experience in capital project planning and management, strategic financial planning, and design/construction supervision preferred.
- Experience working in higher administration and campus housing preferred.
- Knowledge of architectural principles related to design, construction, and operations.
- Knowledge of construction and building systems (structural, life safety, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents and blueprints.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience working in and leading teams.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of a large and diverse institution.
- Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.
- Strong Project Management skills.
- Experience in the area of emergency response management.
- Availability as needed to support for off-hours, weekends, and/or holidays in a 24/7 housing operation.
- Experience and comfort with technology; CAD; VFA; E-Builder, electronic work order tracking system (e.g. SAP), MS Office, Google docs, etc.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change with a solutions oriented approach to problem solving are essential to be successful in the Department of Housing & Residential Services.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22370
Guest Services Attendant
Endicott House
Basic Function and Responsibility
The Guest Services Attendant is responsible for the overall operation of the Guest Reception area which includes checking guests in and out of the property, switchboard coverage, concierge services and assisting guests during their stay to make their experience as enjoyable as possible. The primary focus of this position is ensuring an exceptional guest experience by demonstrating the highest levels of customer service. In order to meet guests’ needs, this position requires effective collaboration and timely communication with numerous departments and staff.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet guests at arrival and direct to meeting and/or event locations.
- Check in guests using reservation requests and rooming lists.
- Answer all guest inquiries/questions in a courteous and professional manner.
- Handle switchboard console and message systems.
- Accurately process check-ins and check-outs, including bill processing and according to established policies and procedures.
- Process Credit Card payments for group and individual billing.
- Manage cash bank making change, handling petty cash and processing payments.
- Effectively resolve problems and guest complaints by taking prompt action and striving for immediate guest satisfaction.
- Review communication log book at the start of each shift for updating on operations.
- Act as a liaison between the front desk and other departments.
- Additional clerical/accounting functions as directed.
Supervision Received
Direct supervision received from the Guest Services and Planning Manager. Additional supervision provided by the General Manager and Administrative Managers.
Supervision Exercised
No direct supervision over staff.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Previous customer service position experience.
- Fluent in English, second language a plus.
- Ability to convey positive and professional image.
- Ability to work independently and use good judgement.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- A commitment to excellence in guest service.
Pay: $20.20/ hour.
Free daily shift meal.
Schedule:
Schedule is based on business needs to include evenings and weekends.
Benefits and Compensation:
This position is eligible for MIT’s extensive benefits package including:
- Best in class health and welfare plans.
- Pension and 401(k) plans.
- Free parking and transit discounts.
- Tuition assistance, career development workshops and counseling, and parenting benefits.
- Generous time off package with 4 weeks of vacation (3 weeks your first year of employment), sick leave and disability coverage, to name a few.
- Ability to work independently and use good judgement.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- A commitment to excellence in guest service.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22376
Director of Track and Field and Cross Country/Head Coach Track and Field
DAPER Intercollegiate Sports
General Responsibility:
This is a full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position. The Director of Track and Field and Cross Country/Head Coach Track and Field/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor responsibilities will include the management and oversight of all facets of the MIT Track and Field and Cross- Country programs. This position will also serve as primary coach for sprint and hurdle events. 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:
- Leads a high-quality varsity program(s) that is competitively challenging, well organized and administered, based on sound coaching techniques and instructional strategies and has a positive retention rate
- Oversight of all administrative aspects of the operation of a collegiate track and field and cross-country athletic program(s). 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.
- In conjunction with Assistant or Associate Director of Athletics, define budget needs including equipment, team travel, uniforms and personnel
- In collaboration with Director of Athletics-Department Head and/or Assistant or Associate Director of Athletics, as well as other members of the athletic department, assist with fundraising responsibilities including building and maintaining relationships with Alumni through newsletters, phone-a-thons, 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.
- Scheduling home and away contests including working with other host institutions and MIT personnel in event management.
- Recruit, supervise, mentor and evaluate head cross-country/distance coach and assistant coaches
- Ensure proper safety precautions regarding student-athletes’ training and health are followed at all times including DAPER Risk Management procedures.
- Demonstrates 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 in order to ensure healthy and safety of users (i.e. condition of the track, electronic equipment).
- Teaches instructional activity courses in the required Physical Education and Wellness program. These duties include syllabus development, attendance, grading as well as attending meetings specific to physical education and wellness and curriculum development.
- Awards up to four points per season in accordance with guidelines towards the general institute requirement of eight points through the Physical Education and Wellness Office for student participation in varsity athletics.
- Participate in collaborative activities across the Division for Student Life (DSL) and within the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) through service on committees and mentoring colleagues.
- Provide team statistics and other relevant materials to Director of DAPER Communications, Promotions and Marketing.
- 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 Associate Director of Athletics and Director of Physical Education and Wellness.
Supervision Exercised
Supervision is exercised over the Head Cross-Country/Distance Coach and 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 Communications, Promotions and Marketing, 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.
Contacts Required to Perform Duties
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.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please submit cover letter, resume and names and contact information of three references.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22383
Meeting Planner and Guest Services
Endicott House
Basic Function and Responsibility
This position entails involvement with all departmental staff requiring effective communication skills. Plan and coordinate all aspects of meetings. Communicate information utilizing MITEH event and property management software. Prepare and distribute all pertinent materials internally and externally. Provide client assistance and staff direction to ensure proper execution of meeting. Perform administrative and clerical tasks associated with meeting planning and provide support to senior management. Attend in person or via zoom weekly “BEO function review” meeting.
Staff Guest Reception desk as required. Assist guests with check in & check out, provide switchboard coverage, concierge services and assisting guests during their stay to make the most pleasant experience. The primary focus is maintaining the highest level of guest satisfaction while presenting a professional image.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain timely communication with clients during planning process.
- Assists in conducting weekly “BEO function review” meeting.
- Distributes planning documents and updates.
- Conduct pre-event tours of facility.
- Answer all guest inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
- Handle switchboard console and message systems.
- Resolve challenges with professionalism, courtesy for positive outcome.
- Communicates changes with operations staff in a timely manner.
- Acts as a liaison between client and staff.
- Maintain objectivity in stressful and pressured situations.
- Anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems.
- Conduct daily tour when on site interacting with clients.
Supervision Received
Direct supervision from Guest Service & Planning Manager.
Supervision Exercised
No direct supervision over staff. Maintains the authority to direct operational staff in serving clients to exceed guest expectations.
Qualifications:
- Associated degree in hospitality management or business preferred.
- 3 years of administrative or event support experience required.
- Hospitality experience and background.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Commitment to excellence.
Pay: $24-29/hr.
Schedule:
Part time position to full time potential. Schedule based on business needs to include evening and weekends.
Benefits and Compensation:
This position is eligible for MIT’s extensive benefits package including:
- Best in class health and welfare plans.
- Pension and 401(k) plans.
- Free parking and transit discounts.
- Tuition assistance, career development workshops and counseling, and parenting benefits.
- Generous time off package with 4 weeks of vacation (3 weeks your first year of employment), sick leave and disability coverage, to name a few.
- Ability to work independently and use good judgement.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- A commitment to excellence in guest service.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22399
Director of Finance
Administration & Operations
Summary of Function and Responsibility:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Administration and Operations, the director is the lead financial officer for the Division of Student Life (DSL) with responsibility for the division’s financial planning and analysis functions including budget, accounting, and the overall fiscal management and reporting of a $163M annual budget. Develops and directs the implementation of the division’s strategic business plans. Provides expert analysis and cost-benefit solutions on business issues to DSL and MIT leadership. In addition, works collaboratively with the DSL department heads and financial administrators to implement sound financial practices and develop financial policies, procedures and systems to facilitate reporting and analysis of financial information. Position is responsible for reporting financial results to senior leadership. Serves as liaison to department leadership in the Vice President of Finance office and Internal Audit.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic management of DSL’s general accounting and finance functions.
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures to promote effective financial management and use of DSL resources while ensuring adherence to Institute, federal and state regulations.
- Prepare accurate forecasts so management can make informed decisions. Use financial models to help DSL department heads assess business-worthiness of new initiatives and capital projects that support DSL’s mission.
- Design, implement and coordinate internal budget and financial management processes and procedures to facilitate tracking and measurement of financial performance metrics.
- Responsible for analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of DSL’s financial areas and will propose and implement improvement action plans when necessary.
- Ensure the timeliness and integrity of the financial reporting packages, including forecasts and ad- hoc analyses.
- Participates in providing the Vice Chancellor and Executive Director with information and analysis on key business decisions.
- Assist the Executive Director with the development and implementation of DSL’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Address and resolve highly complex budget management and policy interpretation issues.
- Develop and implements practices and control systems to mitigate areas of risk in the division. Develops standards for ensuring compliance with financial, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Develop audit priorities and coordinate audit schedule with MIT Internal Audit Division.
- Serve as lead in negotiating complex contracts with vendors and contractors.
- Oversee development of the annual operating budget.
- Coordinate capital budgeting priorities with Office of Budget and Financial Analysis.
- Direct annual fiscal closing process for DSL and reporting of fiscal year end results as necessary.
- Ensure that appropriate communication and service is provided to DSL departments with respect to budget, procurement, and other financial matters.
- Prepare and present subject matter to internal DSL senior leadership, faculty heads of house, committees, and MIT senior leadership as necessary.
- Represent the Vice Chancellor and the Executive Director in various settings with Institute officers and administrators, faculty/heads of house, staff, students, etc., where planning or analytical skills are required.
- Manage and develop an integrated finance and accounting staff so as to strengthen the organization and create a succession plan.
- Participate in Institute-wide initiatives to improve, coordinate and standardize financial systems.
- Work closely with members of the Dean’s leadership group and Institute administrators to ensure consistent application of financial/business processes and policy.
- As part of the DSL administrative team, maintain the “vision” and focus on mission, strategy, values and objectives.
- Use professional network opportunities to help promote the mission of the office throughout the Institute.
- Serve on ad hoc departmental and Institute committees as appropriate.
- Manage and/or oversee special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.
Supervision Received
Reports to the Executive Director of Administration and Operations.
Supervision Exercised
A total team of 7 with direct supervision of 2 Assistant Directors.
Educational Requirements:
Masters Degree preferred (MBA ideally) with ten years experience in budget and finance required.
CONTACTS REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES
Daily contact with members of the administrative and financial services teams. Frequent contact with the Vice Chancellor, Department Heads, area staff, and staff from the Vice President of Finance areas, Campus Planning, Department of Facilities, Office of Budget and Financial Planning, and other MIT offices as appropriate.
Experience Requirements:
- Experience in budget and financial management in higher education preferred.
- Strong modeling and planning skills with ability to develop clear presentations of complex financial information/situations to suit differing needs of various audiences.
- Proven ability to negotiate to reach consensus on complex business issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with senior management.
- Demonstrated commitment to service and the ability to work collaboratively is essential as is fostering the long-term learning and development of staff.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain connections within a large organization.
- Proven ability to take a systemic approach to problem solving.
- Strong written and oral communications skills, excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
- Solid experience using Excel to integrate financial data derived from databases solutions.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22411
Waitperson
Endicott House
Basic Function and Responsibility
Responsibilities will have emphasis on maintaining the high standards of guest satisfaction related to food service, as well as maintaining cleanliness and proper sanitation of the Food & Beverage service areas.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation, set up and serving of food and beverages for all meal periods including coffee breaks.
- Clears tables and resets for the next meal service.
- Maintains the cleanliness of buffet room, dining rooms, banquet rooms and back of house service station areas.
- Precise documentation of meal cover counts.
- Maintains linen storage and distribution as required/directed.
- Assists in handling clients’ requests and inform direct Supervisor.
- Comprehend and execute Banquet Event Orders and Conference Resume as required.
- Communicate effectively with Managers and Supervisors regarding operation of the department.
- Handle additional tasks as directed by Department Manager and/or members of Executive Management.
Supervision Received
General supervision is received from the Director of Food & Beverage.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- One-year experience in hospitality, retail or customer service is preferred.
- Able to lift and move object weighing 10 to 20lbs.
- This job may require standing or walking for durations of shift minimum of 3 hours.
- Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) must be completed within the first 180 days and maintained.
Pay: $20-21/hr.
Schedule:
This is a part time positions (30 hours per week) Flexible hours including days, nights and weekends as business dictates.
Benefits and Compensation:
This position is eligible for MIT’s extensive benefits package including:
- Best in class health and welfare plans.
- Pension and 401(k) plans.
- Free parking and transit discounts.
- Tuition assistance, career development workshops and counseling, and parenting benefits.
- Generous time off package with 4 weeks of vacation (3 weeks your first year of employment), sick leave and disability coverage, to name a few.
- Ability to work independently and use good judgement.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- A commitment to excellence in guest service.
** 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.
Apply online. Job Code: 22468
Assistant Manager Institute/Non-University Events and Tennis Operations
DAPER Facilities
General Responsibility:
Under the Supervision of the Manager of Events/Rentals Sports Camps and Scheduling, the Assistant Manager Institute/Non-University Events and Tennis Operations manages the indoor and outdoor tennis facilities and has responsibility for Institute and Non-University rentals for DAPER. The Assistant Manager is the point of contact for events when they are occurring in DAPER Facilities. This individual hires, trains and supervises tennis monitor staff and event staff. Additionally, this position will assist with summer day camp administration and facility management as needed. This is a Sunday - Thursday second shift position. Summer hours will be during the day in support of Day Camp.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Tennis Operations:
- Manage the internal/external seasonal contracts, revenue generation and maintenance needs for the indoor and outdoor tennis facilities.
- Hire, train and supervise tennis facility staff. Approve Nextsource payroll for tennis and Institute events.
- Manage the budget for indoor and outdoor tennis facilities.
- Purchase equipment and supplies for the tennis facilities and event support.
- Manage and train staff on Club Automation software for purchasing contracts, day passes and pro shop items.
- Enforce and develop policies and procedures for tennis facilities and Institutional events.
- Input all tennis schedules (Varsity, PEW, Club, IM and recreation) into Club Automation Software to provide accurate availability for remaining times that can be booked.
Institute/Non University Events:
- Onsite management of annual Institute Milestone Events.
- Discuss facility policies and procedures with user groups during event planning process.
- Collaborate with Evening and Weekend Managers regarding event logistics.
- Develop event plans with dates and times and line up support staff and services to ensure event runs at a best practice level.
- Partner with Manager of DAPER Facilities Team for support for Milestone and Non-University Events.
- Track labor and rental equipment costs to inform final billing for events.
- Call in facility work orders as needed to make sure all venues are running normally.
- Assist with other facility management in DAPER as needed.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Reports directly to Manager of Events/Rentals, Sports Camps and Scheduling.
Supervision Exercised
Supervises personnel for indoor and outdoor tennis facilities. Coordinate with DAPER Facility Team in support of events while on shift. Direct staff affiliates when needed for event support.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (preferably in sports related field) required. A minimum of two years’ experience in a facilities or operational supervisory role is needed. Must have experience in or an in-depth understanding of athletics and recreation with direct experience functioning in support of events. Must have a valid driver’s license and current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or be willing to obtain.
Additional skills and experience in employee supervision and computer operations are required, must demonstrate and practice effective communication skills both written and verbal. Attention to details and their impact are essential. Must have demonstrated experience and preference working collaboratively in support of shared goals. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in support of the daily operation.
** 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 Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture to best support our students. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Apply online. Job Code: 22495