MIT OEOP Manager of National Outreach Programs The Manager of National Outreach Programs in the Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP) in the School of Engineering at MIT will focus on managing the MITES Programs (which serves students from across the country) and developing new initiatives to serve more of the growing MITES applicant pool. These initiatives include increasing the enrollment and course offerings in the Engineering Experience at MIT (E2@MIT) Program and creating meaningful online communities. The manager will also develop ways to support and re-engage our MITES alumni. The goal of OEOP is to provide traditionally underserved students with multiple entry points to academic and professional careers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. The OEOP's core high school programs are MITES, SEED Academy, and CORE and the middle school programs include STEM and MSBP. In addition to his/her primary role of managing our national outreach programs, s/he will also assist the OEOP Executive Director with implementing the use of new technologies to increase our online marketing/branding and improve the efficiency of work flow for all programs. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES The Manager of National Outreach Programs will focus on the following tasks: * Managing the major aspects of the MITES and E2@MIT programs, including hiring and training staff and planning the logistics of the program (orientation, special events, classes, and staff meetings), facilitating the curriculum development process, developing an evaluation model, and assisting with funder relations and budgets. * Coordinating the application and selection processes of the National Outreach Programs (MITES Program, E2@MIT, and online communities). * Leading the residential programs (MITES and E2@MIT), while students are on campus. * Developing effective strategies for recruiting students through marketing materials, information sessions, and relationships with key organizations and schools. * Establishing effective strategies for maintaining relationships with MITES alumni, including developing online communities and planning events. * Evaluating the success of the National Outreach Programs. * Initiating other innovative programs that expand the reach of OEOP and serve more students from the MITES applicant pool, including E2@MIT and online communities. * Assessing the needs of the National Outreach Programs and implementing strategies to meet these needs. * Preparing written reports for funding agencies about the progress of the National Outreach Programs. Helping write proposals for grant applications. * Overseeing the work of the Online Communications Coordinator for National Outreach Programs, which focuses on creating online communities for students and alumni, developing the online application for the MITES Program, and maintaining the online presence o the National Programs. * Assisting OEOP Executive Director with communicating with current and perspective funders. * Assist the OEOP Executive Director with implementing the use of new technologies to increase our online marketing/branding and improve the efficiency of work flow for all programs. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree or the equivalent strongly desired. * 3 to 5 years of related experience in program development or education required. * Technical training and experience in outreach programs preferred. * Experience at MIT preferred. * Demonstrated commitment to diversity and serving diverse constituents. * Must demonstrate strength in oral and written communication; be able to multi-task and have strong facilitation skills. * Should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment. * Ability to work some evening and weekend hours, especially in the summer. Shawna L. Young Executive Director, Office of Engineering Outreach Programs School of Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology Room 123, Bldg 1, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-324-7199<tel:617-324-7199> shawnay@xxxxxxx<mailto:shawnay@xxxxxxx> http://web.mit.edu/oeop/
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