Assistant Director for Sponsored Programs

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director for Sponsored Programs, within Student Financial Services (SFS), is responsible for managing the billing and payment posting for third-party payers, including all military programs. This role also serves as the backup School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veteran’s Benefit educational programs. The Assistant Director will assist in the management and oversight of SFS operations and provide backup for payment processing and daily cashiering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in student accounts and program administration
• Self-motivated individual who will require minimal supervision and is expected to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply Institute, federal, and state rules and regulations
• Ability to gain cooperation from others to accomplish goals and facilitates win-win situations
• High level of personal integrity, discretion and judgment in handling personal, financial and sometimes medical information of a confidential nature
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Proven ability to set work priorities and manage workload in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Strong organization, counseling, analytical, financial and technical skills
• Accountable for own work and for building customer confidence in SFS and the Institute as a whole

Responsibilities

• Manages the billing and payment posting of sponsor billing for third-party payers, including all military programs.
• Serves as the backup School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veteran’s Benefit educational programs.
• Assists with the management and oversight of SFS operations.
• Provides backup for payment processing and daily cashiering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level