Director of Administration and Finance

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) for Urban Studies & Planning serves as the chief financial and administrative person for the department. The DAF is responsible for developing staff, delegating duties, and acting as the senior operations administrator and strategist. This role involves managing and supervising the finance, academic administration, human resources, information technology, communications, and facilities functions for the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of seven years of administrative experience in an academic setting
• Experience developing and managing employees and supervising teams
• Excellent analytical and financial skills
• Understanding of financial and research administration in an academic/research environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with and influence individuals at various organizational levels
• Experience managing change, as well as handling multiple tasks and changing/conflicting priorities
• Sound judgment, tact, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Advanced knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and accounting principles
• Knowledge of MS Office 365 desirable
• Knowledge of or ability to rapidly learn MIT financial, HR, and operational systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with graduate student financial aid and visa processes
• Familiarity with ServiceNow
• Graduate degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Develops staff and delegates staff duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Serves as the senior operations administrator and strategist in the department.
• Manages and supervises the finance, academic administration, human resources, information technology, communications, and facilities functions for the department.

What This Job Offers

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