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Financial Assistant 2
  • Job Number: 25185
  • Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
  • Department: Prog in Science, Technology, & Society
  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
  • Pay Range Minimum: $27.00
  • Pay Range Maximum: $32.90
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Pay Grade: 5


Posting Description

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, Program in Science, Technology, & Society, will provide financial and administrative support to the Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS); support the Program’s financial, operations, and human resources activities; serve as the procurement card verifier for  STS faculty, others working with the faculty, and  Director, Administration and Finance (DAF); prepare and submit travel expense report for faculty, others working with the faculty,  and DAF; prepare request for payments and reimbursements for STS faculty, others working with the faculty and DAF; process honoraria, pay invoices and travel reimbursements for visitors paid from faculty accounts; prepare and submit purchase order requisitions for STS faculty, and others working with the faculty; monitor cost object balances; process journal vouchers; and oversee and maintain financial documentation and electronic files.

The full job description is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/l603d56qobuogc4vdpu3f/AGgE0BvhhFH_ibtJSH477cw?rlkey=f1e1gux9euqgzutu4dt4ci7ct&st=xij4xc8l&dl=0

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High School diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative, office, or related experience; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Applications, Dropbox,  and Google Workspace; ability to work with minimal guidance; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; ability to manage multiple priorities, ability to solve problems, and identify and carry out appropriate follow-up and handle confidential materials with discretion and tact; excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and strong commitment to customer service; ability to deal with frequent interruptions; work well independently and as part of a team; ability to research and resolve complex problems, exercise independent judgment, and anticipate needs; and ability to interact with a variety of people including faculty, students, and staff. PREFERRED: Experience with MIT’s financial systems (e.g., Buy2Pay, Request for Payment, Concur, SAP) and Cognos and WordPress.

9/9/2025