Posting Description
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIT Sandbox Innovation Program , to provide strategic and operational leadership for Sandbox, which offers programming, networks, and grants supporting MIT student entrepreneurs. Working with the Faculty Director, sets strategy and operating principles; leads education, governance, and community building; manages programming for up to 1,000 students, the grants process, and Sandbox Innovation Funding and Governing Boards; in consultation with the SoE Assistant Dean for Development, identifies opportunities, supports fundraising and stewardship with philanthropic, corporate, and other contributors, and cultivates key partnerships; develops mentor networks, curricular requirements, and collaborations across MIT's innovation ecosystem; engages faculty, researchers, and students; oversees finances and allocates financial, technical, and personnel resources; supervises staff and temporary and student workers; coordinates conflict-of-interest practices with Institute policies; and oversees web content and communications.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; a minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience; previous supervisory experience; demonstrated leadership, management, strategic planning, analytical, delegation, staff-development, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; experience supporting a senior executive by managing commitments, priorities, and logistics in a dynamic environment; ability to work independently with initiative, creativity, discretion, sound judgment, attention to detail, and comfort with ambiguity; excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, consensus-building, presentation, public-speaking, and networking skills; and ability to work effectively with diverse constituents, handle confidential information, use digital platforms responsively, and travel as needed. PREFERRED : Master's degree or PhD in engineering, science, business, or a related field; success developing creative solutions to complex problems; and familiarity with institutional research and performance metrics.
11/10/2026
