Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Director, Evening MBA Program

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Management or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years in administration, operations, or project management.
  • Experience in academic administration or student affairs in higher education setting.
  • Proven track record advising or supporting graduate/professional students.
  • Experience in managing professional staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of a new Evening MBA program.
  • Oversee the complete student experience inside and outside the classroom.
  • Collaborate with faculty, Admissions, and Student Services for program implementation.
  • Utilize data and student feedback for continuous program improvement.
  • Design and implement the program experience for the inaugural cohort.
  • Co-chair the Evening MBA Program Committee with a faculty director.
  • Hire, train, and supervise two Assistant Directors and a Program Coordinator.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape a new MBA program from inception.
  • Collaboration with leading faculty and industry professionals.
  • Direct impact on high-achieving working professionals' education.
  • Engagement in innovative curriculum design and implementation.
  • Managed operating budget with resources to enhance program quality.
Full Job Description
Posting Description
DIRECTOR, EVENING MBA PROGRAM, Sloan MBA Program Office , leads all aspects of developing, implementing and executing a new two-year MBA program for working professionals that expects to enroll 140 students annually, for an expected steady state enrollment of 280 students. The Director is responsible for the full student experience in and outside the classroom. They collaborate closely with faculty, Admissions, Career Development and Student Services colleagues to serve high-achieving working professionals with 3-7 years of experience. The Director will collect and use data and student feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation. In the program's inaugural year, the Director will design and implement the complete program experience for the first cohort. The Directorco-chairs the Evening MBA Program Committee with a faculty director to set policies and consider major program changes. The Director will hire, train and supervise two Assistant Directors and a Program Coordinator and manage the operating budget.

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

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; a minimum of five years of administration or operations experience and /or project/program management; experience in academic administration, student affairs, or program management in a higher education setting; demonstrated experience advising or supporting graduate or professional students; and experience managing professional staff. PREFERRED : Master's degree; advanced degree in Management, Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field; 10+ years of related experience; experience in an MBA or graduate business program; experience designing and launching new programs; familiarity with working professional student populations; knowledge of MIT and MIT Sloan.

8/5/2026

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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