Lincoln Laboratory

Assistant Director, MBA Program

Lincoln Laboratory • $90K — $120K *
Cambridge, MA 02139In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
  • 2-5 years in student services or program management.
  • Proven project management skills in complex, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Experience in marketing and visual communications design.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Ai tools, eager to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-impact advisory and onboarding initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary advisor for one MBA student cohort per class.
  • Lead flagship programs to enhance student support throughout their lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across departments to drive student engagement.
  • Model inclusive leadership and foster a student-centered environment.
  • Manage and coordinate cross-functional projects effectively.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and student-centered environment.
  • Engagement with diverse and high-performing student populations.
  • Development of communication and leadership skills.
  • Participation in strategic program management initiatives.
  • Potential for professional growth through challenging projects.
Full Job Description
Posting Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MBA PROGRAM, Sloan School of Management , will be working as part of a collaborative, student-centered MBA Program Office; and design, lead, and deliver high-impact advising, onboarding, and communications initiatives that support the academic, personal, and community experience of MBA students. This role serves as the primary advisor for one student cohort per class and leads several flagship student support and engagement programs that span the full student lifecycle, from onboarding through graduation. The Assistant Director will manage complex, cross-functional projects; partner closely with colleagues across the MBA Program Office, MIT Sloan and the Institute; and model inclusive, proactive, and student-focused leadership.

A full job description is available at https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/MBAAssistantDirector.pdf

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in student services, program management, advising, or a related administrative role; demonstrated project management experience leading complex, cross-functional projects; excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing and executing communications strategies; experience and interest in designing marketing and visual communications; strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Ai tools, and comfort learning new systems and platforms. PREFERRED : A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in student services, program management, advising, or a related administrative role; Master's degree; experience working in a higher education or non-profit environment; and advising, coaching or mentoring experience, with the ability to support a diverse and high-performing student population and a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive communities.

Occasional evening and weekend work is required, particularly during onboarding, orientation, and graduation periods.

5/22/2026

About Lincoln Laboratory

Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that conducts research and development in technology areas relevant to national security. The laboratory is operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Lincoln Laboratory's research areas include air and missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, communications and information technology, and advanced electronics. The laboratory was founded in 1951 and has been responsible for many technological innovations, including the development of the first air traffic control system and the first satellite navigation system. The laboratory has a staff of over 3,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.
Learn more about Lincoln Laboratory
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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