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Assistant Director, Research Systems and Data Operations

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MIT

Cambridge, MA (In Person)

$141,820 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 15 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

Assistant Director, Research Systems and Data Operations Job Number:
25805
Functional Area:
Information Technology Department:
Research Systems School Area:
VP Research Pay Range Minimum:
$120,440
Pay Range Maximum:
$163,200
Employment Type:
Full-Time Temporary Employment Category:
Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available:
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, RESEARCH SYSTEMS AND DATA OPERATIONS
, Research Systems , provides leadership and operational oversight for enterprise-wide electronic research administration systems, data operations, and reporting. The position supports implementation of Oracle Fusion ERP and new eRA tools as part of MIT's multi-year business process modernization initiative, collaborating with stakeholders and the Business and Digital Transformation Office (BDTO) on system integrations and data platform transitions. Will provide leadership for enterprise-wide electronic research administration (eRA) systems including pre-award, post-award, and compliance; lead Oracle Fusion ERP and new eRA tools implementation; manage research administration system upgrades, compliance enhancements, maintenance, and critical issues; collaborate with development teams and IS&T on system design, architecture, and integration; oversee data consistency and flow across systems; manage business analysts and project teams; develop project plans, timelines, and budgets; manage and lead a team of data analysts providing operational, compliance, and critical reporting; establish priorities, standards, and processes for reporting services; oversee Tableau and Cognos reporting ecosystem; ensure accurate, timely data for reporting; maintain and enhance existing reports; establish data validation and reconciliation processes; drive improvements in performance and data quality during transitions; define future-state reporting strategy; and act as Data Custodian for Research Administration and Compliance. The full job description is available, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fpson1g850KdMOi50qee6XjrW-jQHSDB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110716311861814000406&rtpof=true&sd=true Job Requirements
REQUIRED
: Bachelor's degree in related field; seven years of relevant technical experience with enterprise or research administration systems; two years of project management and supervisory experience; experience with ERP and Research Administration systems; strong data management and reporting skills; and demonstrated leadership ability.
PREFERRED
: Oracle and Tableau experience; higher education background; or knowledge of federal sponsor regulations. This is a three year appointment. 6/18/2026