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Director of Administration and Finance

Pay Grade 10

2026-07-03

Location

MIT

Type

Full-Time Exempt (3-year term, possible renewal)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
5+ years financial management & administration
Budgeting & financial reporting
Excel, SAP, Oracle proficiency
Leadership & strategic planning
HR policies & compliance knowledge

Research Areas

Energy and Climate
Engineering
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Director of Administration and Finance

Job Details

  • Job Number: 25677
  • Functional Area: Administration
  • Department: Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate (VPEC)
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Pay Grade: 10

Posting Description

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate (VPEC), will oversee all administrative and financial operations of the VPEC, including Climate, to ensure the office operates efficiently and effectively. The Director will provide strategic leadership, financial expertise, and operational guidance to support the VPEC's mission and objectives.

The full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; a minimum of five years of progressive experience in financial management and administration, preferably in a higher education or research environment; strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting processes, and financial reporting; experience required in creating budgets and preparing proposals; excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders; proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, SAP, or Oracle; demonstrated experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving; knowledge of HR policies and procedures, as well as compliance and risk management practices; and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. PREFERRED: Master's degree; proficiency with MIT financial systems; and knowledge of MIT ecosystem.

This is a 3-year term position with possible renewal depending upon funding availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for the Director of Administration and Finance role?

Required: Bachelor's degree; minimum 5 years progressive experience in financial management and administration, preferably in higher education or research; strong financial principles, budgeting, and reporting; experience creating budgets and proposals; leadership, interpersonal skills; proficiency in Excel, SAP, or Oracle; strategic planning; knowledge of HR policies and compliance. Explore similar roles on our administration jobs page.

🚫Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this Director of Administration and Finance role at MIT. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Check higher ed admin jobs for other opportunities.

📅What is the employment type and duration?

This is a Full-Time Exempt position, 3-year term with possible renewal based on funding. Located in MIT's School of Engineering. View more executive higher ed jobs.

What preferred qualifications are listed?

Preferred: Master's degree; proficiency with MIT financial systems; knowledge of MIT ecosystem. Ideal for experienced admins in research environments. See tips on our higher ed career advice page.

💼What key responsibilities does the role involve?

Oversee all administrative and financial operations for VPEC, including Climate; provide strategic leadership, financial expertise, operational guidance to support mission in energy and climate. Full details via job link. Browse research jobs at MIT.

🛠️What software and skills are essential?

Proficiency in financial software like Excel, SAP, or Oracle; decision-making, problem-solving, excellent communication. Tailored for administration manager roles.

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