Assistant Dean of HR & Administration

MIT - 4.2

Cambridge, MA Job Details Full-time $176,970 - $241,310 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications School experience HR policy development Report preparation Academic institution experience Policy & process development Task prioritization Staff policy implementation Experience at colleges/universities Policy Development Senior leadership University experience Full Job Description Working at MIT offers opportunities that just aren't found anywhere else , including generous and unique benefits that help to ensure that MIT employees are healthy, supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work/life balance. We welcome people from all walks of life to bring their talent, ideas, and experience to our community. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds - like yours. If you want to be part of our exceptional, multicultural, collaborative, and inclusive community, then take a look at this opportunity. MIT provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a full time position at the time of posting (if you are applying for a part time salaried job, you will need to prorate the posted pay range). The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

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 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. 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