MIT Office of Resource Development ยท 1 month ago
Event Program Coordinator, Executive Education
Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $79K/yr
2+ years expMIT Office of Resource Development is seeking an Event Program Coordinator for its Executive Education department. The role involves managing logistics for events, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring a high-quality experience for participants and faculty.
Fundraising
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage logistics including pre, post, and on-site coordination of full event lifecycle
Pivot easily between the different tasks required for planning on-site and live online program deliveries
Organize catering needs for on-site programs including dinners and receptions
Arrange external program vendors and negotiate all contracts and pricing
Manage all technical aspects of live online program deliveries including participant troubleshooting, faculty training, platform exploration, and video editing
Balance the requirements of numerous programs in varied stages of planning and with overlapping schedules and deadlines
Participate in cross-functional project teams and proactively engages in continuous improvement of program operations
Communicate with participants and clients in addition to providing a high level of support for all program faculty
Collect, upload, and maintain all program website information and materials
Use complex databases and learning management systems to ensure a superior customer experience
Collaborate on the development and management of the program budget
Forecast all projected program expenses as related to logistics
Reconcile and balance budget post program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of two years of administrative and/or project/program management experience
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Lead and deliver complex and challenging programs
Build relationships and respond to the needs of clients/customers, faculty, and program director
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a pressured work environment with changing priorities and limited supervision
Preferred
Three years of business experience, preferably in executive education or a business requiring comparable skills
Experience in program, event, or project management in both live online and in-person settings
Familiarity with MIT Sloan and MIT faculty
Company
MIT Office of Resource Development
At MIT, we pursue education, research, and innovation with a passion for serious impact.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diana Castaneda
HR Business Partner/Operations Manager
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