- Bachelor's degree
- At least seven years' progressively responsible experience
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and ability to articulate a compelling message about D-Lab's mission
- Experience building successful partnerships and collaborations
- Track record of success in major fund-raising
- Advanced degree
- Experience navigating a university setting like MIT
- Leadership experience in the global development sector
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Executive Director - Cambridge, United States - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Description
Executive Director - D-Lab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a world-class, independent research university committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's greatest challenges, seeks a skilled and experienced leader to serve as the Executive Director (ED) for MIT D-Lab.
MIT D-Lab works with people around the world to develop and advance collaborative approaches and practical solutions to global poverty challenges. With projects in more than 25 countries, D-Lab's international partners--such as local nongovernmental organizations and social enterprises--define student projects, participate in research and the design of technologies, host design summits and trainings, and more.
The ED will provide leadership and vision and establish priorities and partnerships; strategically direct the development, implementation, and sustainability of D-Lab initiatives; oversee partnerships and collaborations with a wide variety of stakeholders; and represent and advocate for D-Lab within and outside of MIT. At a high level, the ED will also be responsible for the administration and management of D-Lab's business operations, including staff and program management and evaluation, communications, partnerships, and finances; optimize the organizational structure, delegating responsibilities and supporting staff in their professional success and growth are key responsibilities; and work closely with D-Lab's administrative officer to oversee financial operations and with a full-time development officer on D-Lab's overall fund-raising and stewardship activities.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Interested candidates may apply on-line at Please reference job number 19246.
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