Academic Programs Specialist 2, Microbiology & CSB
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Cambridge, MA
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Posted: 11-Apr-26
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 25639
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SPECIALIST 2, Biology, manages the operations and administration of two interdepartmental PhD programs--Microbiology and Computational and Systems Biology (CSB)--serving about 80 students annually; ensures compliance with Institute policies, NIH training grant requirements, and program objectives while acting as the primary resource for students, faculty, and staff from admissions through graduation. Will lead recruitment and admissions efforts by coordinating Open Houses, campus visits, and conference outreach; maintaining recruitment materials across websites, social media, and print; managing the full admissions process; arranging interviews and visits; coordinating admitted student onboarding with MIT administrative offices; and overseeing academic advising and student progress.
The full job description is available, here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:7b4d74ec-8a2b-443e-86c2-0917622fa2cc
REQUIRED: A Bachelor's degree; a minimum of three years of experience in an educational or administrative position; strong background in financial/account management is beneficial; a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills, organizational skills and initiative; detail-oriented; ability to manage a variety of tasks concurrently; ability to work both independently and as part of a team and remain flexible as situations demand; ability to research and resolve complex problems, exercise sound and independent judgment, and anticipate needs; strong computer skills; advanced knowledge of database and spreadsheet software; and the initiative and ability to identify and learn new skills as necessary and make informed and appropriate recommendations to improve program management and communications. PREFERRED: Experience in a student services setting and/or advising students; master's degree; advanced Filemaker and Excel experience; experience with WordPress; and familiarity with platforms such as WebSIS, Odessey, Slate, Grade 20, Cognos, Coeus, and SAP/Sapgui.
4/9/2026
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Posted: 11-Apr-26
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 25639
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SPECIALIST 2, Biology, manages the operations and administration of two interdepartmental PhD programs--Microbiology and Computational and Systems Biology (CSB)--serving about 80 students annually; ensures compliance with Institute policies, NIH training grant requirements, and program objectives while acting as the primary resource for students, faculty, and staff from admissions through graduation. Will lead recruitment and admissions efforts by coordinating Open Houses, campus visits, and conference outreach; maintaining recruitment materials across websites, social media, and print; managing the full admissions process; arranging interviews and visits; coordinating admitted student onboarding with MIT administrative offices; and overseeing academic advising and student progress.
The full job description is available, here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:7b4d74ec-8a2b-443e-86c2-0917622fa2cc
REQUIRED: A Bachelor's degree; a minimum of three years of experience in an educational or administrative position; strong background in financial/account management is beneficial; a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills, organizational skills and initiative; detail-oriented; ability to manage a variety of tasks concurrently; ability to work both independently and as part of a team and remain flexible as situations demand; ability to research and resolve complex problems, exercise sound and independent judgment, and anticipate needs; strong computer skills; advanced knowledge of database and spreadsheet software; and the initiative and ability to identify and learn new skills as necessary and make informed and appropriate recommendations to improve program management and communications. PREFERRED: Experience in a student services setting and/or advising students; master's degree; advanced Filemaker and Excel experience; experience with WordPress; and familiarity with platforms such as WebSIS, Odessey, Slate, Grade 20, Cognos, Coeus, and SAP/Sapgui.
4/9/2026
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About Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (MIT)
The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century whether the focus is cancer, energy, economics or literature
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The Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB) is a nonprofit, international association dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences, especially as they apply to industrial products, biotechnology, materials, and processes. Founded in 1949, SIMB promotes the exchange of scientific information through its meetings and publications, and serves as liaison among the specialized fields of microbiology. Membership in the Society is extended to all scientists and companies in the general field of microbiology.