Director of Administration and Finance

Director of Administration and Finance

Urban Studies & Planning serves as the chief financial and administrative person for DUSP. In this capacity, the DAF: develops staff and delegates staff duties and responsibilities as needed; serves as the senior operations administrator and strategist in the department; and manages and supervises the finance, academic administration, human resources, information technology, communications, and facilities functions for the department.

Bachelor's degree and minimum of seven years of administrative experience in an academic setting; experience developing and managing employees and supervising teams; excellent analytical and financial skills; understanding of financial and research administration in an academic/research environment; strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with and influence individuals at various organizational levels; experience managing change, as well as handling multiple tasks and changing/conflicting priorities;

sound judgment, tact, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion; advanced knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and accounting principles (knowledge of MS Office 365 desirable); and knowledge of or ability to rapidly learn MIT financial, HR, and operational systems.