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Administrative Assistant II, LFE

Job Number: 26037
Functional Area: Office Support
Department: Sloan School of Management
School Area: Sloan School of Management
Pay Range Minimum: $27.50
Pay Range Maximum: $34.20

Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 5

Posting Description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II, Sloan School of Management, to provide complex administrative and programmatic support for the Laboratory for Financial Engineering (LFE), its educational programs, and other activities. Will coordinate course and program administration, including timelines, communications, enrollment, instructional materials, learning platforms, and classroom logistics; provide complementary support for the LFE faculty director, including complex calendar, meeting, travel, and speaking-engagement logistics; support research activities, grants, and student/research appointments; handle purchasing, financial transactions, contracts, reimbursements, and account reconciliation; coordinate events; maintain websites, databases, mailing lists, and administrative systems; develop communications, marketing, graphic, and multimedia materials; and support other LFE projects and administrative needs. This is a one-year term position with potential for extension. Expected to work in person five days per week; occasional evening/weekend work and travel may be required.

A full job description is available at https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/LFEAA2.pdf

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High School education or equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative, office, or related experience; ability to anticipate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously; ability to work autonomously and collaboratively; accuracy and keen attention to detail; strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability; demonstrated good judgment and discretion with confidential information; excellent grammar, editing, and proofreading ability; advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, WordPress, and database management; and ability to identify, evaluate, and quickly learn new technologies and applications. PREFERRED: Experience developing professional communications, marketing, and/or multimedia materials and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications or comparable graphic design, desktop publishing, photo-editing, and video-editing tools; knowledge of SAP, Concur, and MIT financial processes, policies, and procedures; or MIT or other university experience and bachelor's degree.

This is a one-year term appointment with full benefits.

9/11/2026