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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MIT Emergency Management, to manage and execute essential components of a comprehensive emergency management program for the Institute. Will take a leadership role in managing projects, supervising the MIT Emergency Management team, and supporting the director with initiatives that cut across MIT’s functions to improve resiliency and preparedness; provide guidance on emergency management, planning, and mission continuity matters to MIT departments, labs, and centers; work with the director to coordinate and supervise daily operations and manage staff and budget for the department; and act on the director’s behalf as necessary.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business continuity, information technology, communications, English, public administration, business/management, or related field; seven years’ full-time professional experience in management or emergency management that included managing/supervising people, interacting with senior leaders, developing programs, strategic planning, and budget management; proficiency managing teams, prioritizing/delegating tasks, fostering staff development and growth, conducting performance reviews, and performing disciplinary actions; excellent organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, and verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint) and ability to learn systems used by MIT/Emergency Management; experience creating visual presentations and making technical information easily understood by various audiences; discretion and judgment with confidential information/issues; openness to new ideas and change; and ability to lift weights of up to 15lbs. PREFERRED: master’s degree; basic knowledge of emergency management principles; familiarity with the higher education environment; training in the Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800; and emergency manager certification.
Job #22093-10
Must be available for occasional after-hours on-call duty and non-scheduled hours, including holidays and weekends, including performing emergency notification duties.
This is a hybrid position (remote/Cambridge, MA).
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT's full policy on nondiscrimination. Know your rights.
MIT considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.
To safeguard our health and well-being, MIT requires Covid-19 vaccination for all MIT employees who work in the United States. New employees must receive all doses in the primary series of the Covid-19 vaccine plus one booster (when eligible) before their date of hire. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Learn More.
