What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Coordinator position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
, Chemistry , Provides complex pre-award and post-award research administration for Department of Chemistry faculty. Performs diverse financial activities including tracking performance, managing departmental accounts, and ensuring compliance with MIT and sponsor policies. Will be responsible for Grant & Proposal Management: administers budget preparation, review, and submission of proposals to federal, foundation, and other sponsors and handles JIT requests and cost-sharing; Financial Administration: manages general, fund, and research accounts; provides monthly forecasting to faculty, oversees award setups/closeouts, monitors payroll suspense, and resolves account overruns; Compliance: ensures adherence to Uniform Guidance, FAR, and MIT financial regulations; Oversees Financial Review and Control compliance, travel expenses, and procurement card activity; and Support & Collaboration: advises PIs, faculty, and staff on research administration, prepares allocation proposals, compiles audit documents, and maintains tracking tools (e.g., QuickBase), and partners with central offices to streamline processes.
The full job description can be found here: https://science.mit.edu/contact/employment-opportunities/
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of two years of accounting/finance experience (university preferred); strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills; and ability to meet tight deadlines. PREFERRED : Experience with research accounting, relational databases, Kuali Coeus, Grants.gov, and SAPgui; and knowledge of Uniform Guidance and FAR policies.
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with three days remote/two days onsite each week.
9/11/2026