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Assistant Director and Program Administrator, ESG

Staff / Administration

March 28, 2026

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT

Type

Full-Time (Exempt)

Salary

Pay Grade 7

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
3+ years administrative/financial experience
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency in Excel/Word
Ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
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Assistant Director and Program Administrator, ESG

Job Details

  • Job Number: 25401
  • Functional Area: Administration
  • Department: Experimental Study Group
  • School Area: Chancellor's
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Pay Grade: 7

Posting Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, The Experimental Study Group (ESG), is in charge of all financial matters, academic administration, staff appointments, the day-to-day functioning of the ESG, is a First-Year Learning Community that serves approximately 55 first-year undergraduates and a teaching staff of 7 lecturers and ~40 upper-level teaching assistants and a host of activities related to academic organization and staff and student activities, and participates in long range strategic planning for future of the program. This position will carry out all financial administration, including account management and reconciliation, budget forecasting, payroll, and financials around staff appointments; act as a liaison with both the GUE Director for Finance and Director of Human Resources; oversee all aspects of HR-related matters, including staff and student appointments; carry out all academic administrative functions, including term subject planning, scheduling, seminar administration and advertising, grade reporting, and acts as liaison to MIT’s academic entities including the Registrar’s Office, the Committee on Curriculum, and the Undergraduate Advising Center.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a minimum of three years administrative/financial experience or equivalent; strong administrative and organizational skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to prioritize and juggle multiple diverse tasks; strong interpersonal skills; proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, Microsoft Excel and Word; facility with written communication; ability to learn MIT’s software platforms related to administrative tasks. PREFERRED: Expertise with MIT’s financial systems; experience with student population; or tech or AI experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for this Assistant Director role at MIT ESG?

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; minimum 3 years administrative/financial experience; strong administrative and organizational skills; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks; strong interpersonal skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; strong written communication; ability to learn MIT software. See administration jobs for similar roles.

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Program Administrator in ESG?

Key duties include managing all financial administration (accounts, budgets, payroll, staff appointments); HR liaison for staff/student hires; academic administration (subject planning, scheduling, grades); liaison with MIT Registrar, Curriculum Committee. Oversees day-to-day ESG operations for 55 students and staff. Explore higher ed admin jobs.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for this MIT position?

No, visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must have work authorization in the US. Check higher ed jobs for US-based opportunities.

💰What is the salary and employment type for this role?

Position is Full-Time Exempt at Pay Grade 7. Salary details per MIT scale; no specific range listed. View staff administration pay insights.

What preferred experience is valuable for ESG Program Administrator?

Preferred: Expertise in MIT financial systems; experience with student populations; tech or AI experience. Ideal for those with higher ed admin background. Related: career advice.
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