Director of Administration and Finance (DAF)

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

(DAF), Urban Studies & Planning, serves as the chief financial and administrative person for DUSP. In this capacity, the

DAF:

develops staff and delegates staff duties and responsibilities as needed; serves as the senior operations administrator and strategist in the department; and manages and supervises the finance, academic administration, human resources, information technology, communications, and facilities functions for the department.

REQUIRED

: Bachelor's degree and 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.

PREFERRED

: Experience with graduate student financial aid and visa processes and familiarity with ServiceNow a plus. Graduate degree in related field. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=34123&localeCode=en-us Working at MIT offers opportunities that just aren't found anywhere else , including generous and unique benefits that help to ensure that MIT employees are healthy, supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work/life balance. We welcome people from all walks of life to bring their talent, ideas, and experience to our community. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds - like yours. If you want to be part of our exceptional, multicultural, collaborative, and inclusive community, then take a look at this opportunity. MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin.

Pay:

$135,000.00 - $163,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person