Executive Director, Policy at MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAFull-time$177–241K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management for Policy at MIT, an Institute-wide initiative connecting MIT research and expertise with public policy challenges. The role translates priorities into programs and partnerships, works with the Steering Committee, organizes policy outreach and educational programs, and represents the initiative. It also oversees communications, the budget, and a Policy Fellow.
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Executive Director, Policy at MIT
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Job Number: 26193
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Functional Area: Other
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Department: Policy@MIT- Sloan
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School Area: Sloan School of Management
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Pay Range Minimum: $176,970
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Pay Range Maximum: $241,310
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Employment Category: Exempt
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Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Schedule:
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Pay Grade: 13
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Posting Description
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Policy at MIT, provide strategic leadership and lead the day-to-day management for Policy at MIT, an Institute-wide initiative designed to strengthen MIT’s ability to bring its research, expertise, and evidence-based analysis to bear on important public policy challenges; translate strategic priorities into actionable programs, partnerships, and activities; work closely with the Policy at MIT Steering Committee to establish priorities; create content for meeting materials, summaries, decisions, and follow-up actions; lead the organization of congressional seminars and other policy-related outreach events on campus and at the DC Office; develop and implement policy educational programs; serve as a central point of contact for campus visits by government officials and other policy leaders; meet with members of the MIT community interested in policy to understand their interests and identify opportunities for engagement; represent Policy at MIT in relevant internal and external meetings; oversee Policy at MIT website content. Increase awareness of policy expertise and activities across MIT to policymakers; and oversee the Policy at MIT budget. Provide oversight and guidance to Policy Fellow. The full job description is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hv8I\_fkqAcJgIqNWChyKtCPTBrXfdFDF\_pQ2kIHsqbM/edit?tab=t.0
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of seven years’ experience in policy, government, higher education, or research; demonstrated experience leading initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and organizational units; strong understanding of the policymaking process and how academic research can inform public policy; exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external partners; excellent organizational and project management skills; strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific, technical, and policy issues for diverse audiences; sound judgment and ability to operate effectively in politically sensitive environments; and experience managing budgets, programs, and staff. PREFERRED: Master’s degree.
10/28/2026
How this job compares
Set against the 10,791 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$177–241K/yr
- Massachusetts median$124–200K/yr276 salary ranges
- US median$127–201K/yr7,803 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $209K, is 27% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($164K) — in the top quarter of Program Management salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 352 open Program Management jobs in Massachusetts and 10,791 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (9,229 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,131 of the 10,791 open Program Management jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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