What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
PROGRAM MANAGER, Schwarzman College of Computing , in coordination with the Deputy Dean and program faculty leadership, will provide administrative and logistical management for the launch and operation of for a pilot educational program in the College that reach beyond, tentatively named “AI Educators Academy”. This transformative initiative aims to expand access to computing and AI education beyond MIT, reaching a wide range of college-level learners nationwide, including community college and potentially adult learners in continuing education. The primary focus of the Program Manager is to ensure the smooth administration and day-to-day operations of the pilot program. In addition to supporting the pilot program, this role will oversee related strategic academic programs and initiatives under the College including: Schwarzman College of Computing Undergraduate Advisory Group (SCCUAG); Expanding Horizons, Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs such as: Tayebati, METEOR, MAPS, and other program management activities.
The full job description is here: https://computing.mit.edu/project-manager/
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of administrative or operational experience and/or project/program management; significant experience and demonstrated success working in leadership roles in program development and execution; strong organizational skills and program management skills with experience in independently planning and executing large academic or corporate programs; ability to define and analyze data from a variety of sources to ensure programs are achieving measurable impact; and experience managing a team of individuals toward outcomes while building and maintaining authentic relationships and a strong team culture.
This is a three year appointment.
12/18/2025
PROGRAM MANAGER, Schwarzman College of Computing , in coordination with the Deputy Dean and program faculty leadership, will provide administrative and logistical management for the launch and operation of for a pilot educational program in the College that reach beyond, tentatively named “AI Educators Academy”. This transformative initiative aims to expand access to computing and AI education beyond MIT, reaching a wide range of college-level learners nationwide, including community college and potentially adult learners in continuing education. The primary focus of the Program Manager is to ensure the smooth administration and day-to-day operations of the pilot program. In addition to supporting the pilot program, this role will oversee related strategic academic programs and initiatives under the College including: Schwarzman College of Computing Undergraduate Advisory Group (SCCUAG); Expanding Horizons, Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs such as: Tayebati, METEOR, MAPS, and other program management activities.
The full job description is here: https://computing.mit.edu/project-manager/
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of administrative or operational experience and/or project/program management; significant experience and demonstrated success working in leadership roles in program development and execution; strong organizational skills and program management skills with experience in independently planning and executing large academic or corporate programs; ability to define and analyze data from a variety of sources to ensure programs are achieving measurable impact; and experience managing a team of individuals toward outcomes while building and maintaining authentic relationships and a strong team culture.
This is a three year appointment.
12/18/2025