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Financial Coordinator
  • Job Number: 25153
  • Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
  • Department: MIT Climate
  • School Area: VP Research
  • Pay Range Minimum: $66,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $79,200
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 6


Posting Description

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR, MIT CLIMATE, to support the financial operations of the Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate. Will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions; supporting budget development; ensuring compliance with MIT and sponsor policies; and providing administrative and analytical support to departmental leadership. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in a dynamic academic environment.

The full job description is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8qiG7Q26H_J0x1r9i1U-fQZK4p1xGFh/view?usp=sharing

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; a minimum of two years of relevant financial or administrative experience; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial software systems; strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex financial policies and procedures. PREFERRED: Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems; experience working in higher education, research administration, or nonprofit financial operations; and familiarity with MIT’s financial systems (e.g., Coupa, Concur, Kuali Coeus, Atlas).

8/21/2025