Program Director, Postdoctoral Career & Professional Development

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree; five years' career center or higher education experience related to career and professional development, preferably working with graduate students/postdocs, or relevant industry experience; understanding of the potential career trajectories of postdocs in science and engineering; familiarity with career services' online technology/management systems; knowledge of career development theory and the job search process for international postdocs; strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills;

and knowledge of cross-cultural and bias issues and ability to work with diverse populations; ability to identify and assess career concerns from a holistic perspective; collaborate as a team member; work effectively with students, postdocs, staff, and faculty; listen carefully and communicate tactfully; and establish rapport with and help postdocs develop their career plans. PREFERRED:
Advanced degree; experience developing and implementing career and professional development programs and providing career advising; or experience with the MIT community.

8/3/2026

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, POSTDOCTORAL CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD), to serve as the career services liaison for postdoctoral scholars. Will manage and deliver a range of services to enhance professional development and career competencies and strengthen partnerships/collaborations with employers, faculty, postdoctoral organizations, and groups; conduct individual career advising sessions; create and deliver an annual calendar of workshops/events/certificates;

develop employment preparation materials and career resources; conduct assessments and evaluate data and outcomes; prepare budget proposals; and identify and create relationships/contacts with employing organizations, graduate student and postdoc groups, committees, staff, and academic departments.