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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Senior Manager, Economics Pathways in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Senior Manager, Economics Pathways
Job Number: 24830
Functional Area: Research - Social Science
Department: J-PAL North America
School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Posting Description
SENIOR MANAGER, ECONOMICS PATHWAYS, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) North America, to design and lead a new flagship initiative aimed at building the capacity of researchers to conduct high-quality randomized evaluations, while also diversifying and expanding the network of researchers engaged in this work; direct a range of mentorship, training, and resource support programs tailored to meet the needs of researchers at varying stages of their careers and experience with randomized evaluations; manage and mentor program staff and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Master’s degree; at least seven years of directly relevant experience, including a solid understanding of training approaches and adult-learner pedagogies, mentoring and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within an academic setting, especially for underrepresented groups; solid oral and written communication, and project management skills; meticulous attention to detail and ability to independently drive work forward; and demonstrated success in managing teams and mentoring staff, including the ability to build a positive team culture and collaborate across departments. Job #24830
1/29/2025