Communication Lab Manager

Job Description

COMMUNICATION LAB MANAGER, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) , to work closely with the Communication Lab senior program manager and EECS education officer to achieve departmental goals and collaborate with the larger interdepartmental Communication Lab team. Will integrate Communication Lab resources into the EECS community and design and enhance initiatives to meet the community’s needs. The main responsibilities will be strategic planning and outreach, management of a team of communication fellows (graduate student and postdoc peer coaches), educational design and instruction for communication needs, and administration.

Communication Lab is a peer-coaching organization that helps students within the department learn to write, speak, and design visuals more effectively.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED : bachelor’s degree, preferably in a STEM field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science, or related science/engineering field); three years of experience in a STEM field, communications, and/or education; three years’ scientific communication training, coaching, and/or workshop leadership experience; excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, interpersonal, visual design, and oral and written communication skills; experience with educational design of resources such as workshops and rubrics; ability to analyze data to inform decision-making and manage multiple long-term deadlines simultaneously; and keen attention to detail. Seek a team player who can interact effectively with faculty, students, and staff; create connections between people and organizations in order to optimize student support and departmental goals; and receive and give constructive feedback. PREFERRED : master’s or doctoral degree; ability to produce technical content (i.e., has published scientific manuscripts); supervisory experience, specifically with student workers; and experience at MIT. Job #24318-8

Hiring salary range: $75,000 - 90,000, depending on experience and internal equity.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Please note that the submission of a cover letter is required to apply for this position.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

8/14/24