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Real Talk Systems Lead, MIT Center for Constructive Communication
  • Job Number: 23950
  • Functional Area: Administration
  • Department: Media Lab
  • School Area: Architecture & Planning
  • Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Job Description

REAL TALK SYSTEMS LEAD, MIT CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNICATION, Media Lab, to serve on the RealTalk leadership team and focus on the design, build, and implementation of the RealTalk@MIT system across campus and stakeholder categories (e.g., students/staff/ faculty, labs/centers/institutes, affiliate organizations, etc.) in collaboration with the hub lead.  Will also design, develop, and lead the comprehensive administration of RealTalk@MIT, including user registration and access management, database management, data policies, and tech support/services to deliver RealTalk@MIT to various stakeholders.

A full job description is available at https://www.media.mit.edu/about/job-opportunities/.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree in public policy, higher education, organizational or business administration, or similar field; five years of relevant professional experience in program management, business systems, or process development; experience working effectively in a university setting and with college students, faculty, and staff; experience in technology/data/systems administration at community scale; and demonstrated ability to design and implement effective business and organizational processes. PREFERRED: master’s degree or higher in a relevant field of expertise; product management or related experience; experience overseeing large-scale projects in collaboration with engineers, designers, and end users; experience in project/program evaluation and impact analysis; adeptness at collecting information needed to prioritize decisions; and experience creating dynamic and comprehensive reports and collecting and synthesizing feedback for stakeholders.  Job #23950-10

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension based on funding and the course of research.

4/24/24