Financial Assistant 2

Financial Assistant 2

• Job Number: 26092

• Functional Area: Finance/Accounting

• Department: Center for International Studies

• School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

• Pay Range Minimum: $27.50

• Pay Range Maximum: $34.20

• Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

• Employment Category: Non-Exempt

• Visa Sponsorship Available: No

• Schedule:

• Pay Grade: 5

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Posting Description

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT 2, Center for International Studies, provides day-to-day financial and administrative support for the Country and Area Programs (CAPs) and the Security Studies Program (SSP), including the Center for Nuclear Security Policy (CNSP), by processing a high volume of financial transactions and ensuring compliance with MIT financial policies and procedures. Working under minimal supervision, the Financial Assistant 2 serves as a resource to faculty, staff, students, researchers and vendors by responding to financial inquiries, researching and resolving transaction issues, and providing guidance on routine Institute financial processes.

The full job description is available, here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3ryolkfd7gtgp9w6rdaq9/CIS-Financial-Assistant-II\_9.21.2026.pdf?rlkey=ft7g7czxqcuq5e17u29tf5rh2&st=9zmuszbd&dl=0

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A high school diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of three years of progressively responsible financial or administrative experience, preferably in a higher education or research environment; experience processing high-volume financial transactions and supporting multiple funding sources, with strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills to research and resolve financial discrepancies; excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with the ability to interpret and apply Institute financial policies and procedures; ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team and exercise sound judgment and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information; and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. PREFERRED: Experience with enterprise financial systems such as SAP or a similar ERP, Concur, and electronic financial management systems.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office.

9/23/2026