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Assistant Dean of HR & Administration

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · HybridFull-time$177–241K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$177–241K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Dean of HR & Administration will serve as a strategic partner to the Dean and senior administrative leader for HR and academic affairs in MIT’s School of Architecture & Planning. The role advises leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations; oversees faculty promotion and tenure, salary reviews, and Dean’s Office operations; and represents the School on Institute committees. It also advances inclusion and supports faculty hiring, retention, and development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationDiplomacyWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationPrioritizationInformation SynthesisBriefing DevelopmentAttention to DetailProblem SolvingPolicy DevelopmentPolicy ImplementationPolicy InterpretationResilienceDecisivenessCompassionAcademic AffairsHuman Resources

Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeTen Years High-Level University Administrative ExperienceComplex Research Universities KnowledgeLaw DegreeMIT Experience

Full job description

Assistant Dean of HR & Administration

  • Job Number: 26152

  • Functional Area: Administration

  • Department: School of Architecture & Planning

  • School Area: Architecture & Planning

  • Pay Range Minimum: $176,970

  • Pay Range Maximum: $241,310

  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

  • Employment Category: Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

  • Schedule: M-F

  • Pay Grade: 13

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Posting Description

ASSISTANT DEAN OF HR & ADMINISTRATION, School of Architecture & Planning, will be a strategic partner to the Dean and senior administrative leader for all SA+P HR and academic affairs. Will advise leaders on staffing, compensation, training, and employee relations; mentor and engage SA+P faculty and staff; ensure HR practices comply with Institute policy and law; advance inclusion and design the SA+P Rewards and Recognition program; partner with the Dean and Faculty Diversity Committee on faculty hiring, promotion, retention, and development; oversee faculty promotion and tenure; serve as a School Council resource; manage Dean's Office operations and all salary reviews; and represent SA+P on Institute committees and undertake the Dean's special projects.

The full job description is available, here (https://sap.mit.edu/careers) .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree and ten years of high-level university administrative experience, including proven success overseeing HR, equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered; demonstrated leadership across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment; working knowledge of complex research universities; excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, written, and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize under deadline pressure; ability to synthesize information into actionable briefings and action plans; detail-oriented, with a view toward broader policy implications; creative problem-solver who can develop, implement, and interpret policy; and resilient, decisive, and compassionate. PREFERRED: High-level academic affairs and HR experience in higher education; Law degree; or MIT experience.

10/19/2026

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