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Faculty Support Assistant

Job Number: 25559
Functional Area: Administration
Department: Mathematics
School Area: Science
Pay Range Minimum: $27.00
Pay Range Maximum: $32.90

Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule: 9-5
Pay Grade: 5

Posting Description

FACULTY SUPPORT ASSISTANT, Mathematics, will provide comprehensive administrative and financial support for several faculty members and their active research groups; perform all administrative duties and manage logistics for departmental events, seminars, colloquiums, workshops, conferences, and special events, may include replicating established events, such as preparing the agenda, presentations, invitations, and materials, and arranging space, food, and presentation needs; respond to inquiries requiring an in-depth understanding of MIT policies and procedures, inquiries may be complex and require additional research; take ownership of inquiries by providing explanations and instructions and ensuring inquiries are addressed and resolve; arrange and coordinate travel and itineraries for faculty, graduate students, and visitors; manage and process all purchasing, such as placing and tracking orders, receiving and delivering shipments; review, reconcile, and monitor monthly account statements for accuracy; handle all financial reimbursements for faculty, graduate students, and visitors; manage active and complex calendars and scheduling; edit reports, proofread, and prepare all correspondence; maintain reports and electronic filing systems that are highly confidential, personal, or complex, including letters of recommendation for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral candidates; acts as a proxy to faculty to submit letters; serves as a proxy for faculty members in the timely submission of recommendation letters; assist with administration of classes as necessary, including room reservations; distribute mail; monitor and order supplies as needed; create edit, and finalize PowerPoint or Adobe presentations or posters; may assist with website management; troubleshoot problems and investigate policies; assist with department events if needed; assist with HQ administration if needed; provide coverage for other administrative assistants as needed; and other administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or its equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative, office, or related experience; meticulous attention to detail; excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; willingness to work on special projects as needed; tact, discretion, and good judgment with sensitive/confidential information; advanced-level proficiency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office, web and graphic design software, email, and the internet; experience working in an academic environment with multiple supervisors; be a proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs, manage multiple competing priorities, track work in progress, and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions; process complex financial transactions; compose professional memos/correspondence; and work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Work may require moving objects weighing 10 to 20 lbs. Work may require traversing long distances or moving from site to site. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree; experience with LaTex and PowerPoint; or a thorough understanding of MIT administrative processes.

3/13/2026