MIT Media Lab's Advancing Humans with AI (AHA) program needs a Program Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive program strategy, coordinate research teams, and organize events related to the impact of AI on society and the human experience.
Requirements
- proficiency in project management software (Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
- skilled with MS Office suite, Google Apps, and aptitude for learning new software
- project management experience (certification (PMP)
- advanced knowledge of social media management platforms
- website management experience (CMS platforms, basic HTML/CSS knowledge preferred)
- data analysis capabilities for tracking program metrics and ROI
Responsibilities
- develop and execute comprehensive program strategy aligned with MIT Media Lab's mission and AHA's research objectives
- coordinate cross-disciplinary research teams and collaborative projects
- plan and execute conferences, workshops, and symposiums
- coordinate speaker recruitment, including renowned researchers, industry leaders, and ethicists
- synthesize technical information with decision-making with selecting vendors and contractors
- data analysis capabilities for tracking program metrics and ROI
Other
- Bachelor’s degree
- a minimum of three years of operations experience in a project/program management role
- demonstrated experience in fundraising and partnership development
- expertise in event management and conference organization
- demonstrated experience with managing priorities and shifting demands in a dynamic environment, meeting deadlines and milestones in a proactive, can-do manner
- highly organized
- grant writing and proposal development experience
- exceptional communicator; both written, verbal and presentation skills including copyediting, writing original content
- cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- skilled at working autonomously with excellent collaboration and team-focused skills
- ability to work with diverse stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds
- Deep interest in the impact of AI on society and the human experience
- Master's degree in relevant field (Communications, Business Administration, Science Policy, or related)
- five years of program management experience, in academic or research settings
- experience with social media
- experience with fundraising
- experience with academic research environments
- This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension based on the course of research and funding.
- This is a hybrid position, with 3 days a week, or as needed, required onsite in Cambridge, MA.
