CIS Program Coordinator

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CIS Program Coordinator

• Job Number: 26055

• Functional Area: Administration

• Department: Center for International Studies

• School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

• Pay Range Minimum: $63,200

• Pay Range Maximum: $80,050

• Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

• Employment Category: Exempt

• Visa Sponsorship Available: No

• Schedule:

• Pay Grade: 6

Posting Description

CIS PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Center for International Studies (CIS), will coordinate a range of activities such as CIS Faculty Projects, country and area programs, and other initiatives as they arise. This includes creating program communications and advertising programs; administering application and selection processes; maintaining websites and other communications assets; maintaining program databases; developing workflows and collaborating with colleagues to achieve overarching goals; and coordinating events logistics and promotion. Will provide additional support as needed.

The full job description is available, here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n7hjhyhi40xsdtgs5r999/CIS-Program-Coordinator\_9.10.2026.pdf?rlkey=89pzr2kfkx9mlc6gp1m5vbjha&st=hkvdd4bb&dl=0

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; minimum of two years’ professional experience in an academic administrative position; excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail; ability to perform a wide range of complex and diverse duties with minimal supervision using a high degree of discretion and good judgment; ability to work independently and take initiative; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfort with and ability to work with frequent interruptions in an open office environment; organized and detail orientated; excellent English language writing skills; excellent computer skills including experience with databases (Airtable a plus); tech-savvy and interested in learning new software as needed. PREFERRED: MIT experience.

Occasional weekday evening and weekend work will be required.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days in the office, depending on program needs.

9/15/2026