Impact Careers Full-time

RET Operations Associate - J-PAL Global

Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)

Posted

Feb 01, 2026

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Support day-to-day activities of the DEDP MicroMasters and Master's programs, including course delivery, teaching assistant coordination, and program support
  • Lead administration of DEDP MicroMasters scholarships from promotion to distribution, including application review and donor reporting
  • Manage learner communications, organize webinars, and collaborate with MITx teams to improve financial aid policies and learner experience
  • Provide operational and administrative support for the master's program, including admissions coordination, event management, and alumni engagement

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role supports innovative education programs that build global capacity in program evaluation and development economics, helping to ensure policies are informed by scientific evidence to reduce poverty worldwide.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Bachelor's degree required, with preference for some study of economics or other social sciences
  • Minimum 2 years of administrative and/or project/program management experience required
  • Attention to detail, strong professional writing skills, ability to work independently yet accept supervision, and reliability
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, complete tasks on deadline, and contribute to effective knowledge management

Benefits

What's in it for you

Competitive compensation for the non-profit international development field with excellent MIT benefits including comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match and pension-based retirement plan, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, MIT community discounts, generous vacation policy, and free access to DEDP MicroMasters courses.