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Finance & Operations Coordinator, CDO

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Salary: $67,300 – $80,050 per year

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Finance & Operations Coordinator, CDO

  • Job Number: 26036
  • Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
  • Department: MIT Sloan Career Development Office
  • School Area: Sloan School of Management
  • Pay Range Minimum: $67,300
  • Pay Range Maximum: $80,050
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Pay Grade: 6

Posting Description

FINANCE & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR, CDO, Sloan Career Development Office, serves as the department's primary resource for CDO-wide financial administration and analysis. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean, this position manages the full spectrum of departmental financial operations with a high degree of autonomy, including budget development, forecasting, financial analysis, reconciliation, procurement, and compliance across all CDO accounts and cost centers. In addition to financial responsibilities, the coordinator supports day-to-day office operations in coordination with the Director of Strategic Operations.

The full job description is available at https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/CDOFinanceOperationsCoordinator.pdf

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of two years’ experience in accounting or finance; strong communication, analysis and organizational skills; and direct or related professional experience in academic environment with experience in project management and budget management. PREFERRED: Master’s degree; familiarity with MIT and MIT financial processes, databases, policies and procedures; proficiency with collaboration and productivity platforms including Slack, SharePoint, and Dropbox; experience with survey and data collection tools such as Qualtrics; and familiarity with learning management systems (Canvas) and project management tools such as AirTable.

9/10/2026

Job details

Title
Finance & Operations Coordinator, CDO
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
M.I.T, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
Published
Sep 15, 2026
Closes:
Nov 14, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Other Administrative Positions
Salary

Salary: $67,300 – $80,050 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for the Finance & Operations Coordinator position?

To qualify for the Finance & Operations Coordinator, CDO role, you need a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of accounting or finance experience. Strong communication, analysis, and organizational skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, familiarity with MIT financial processes, and proficiency in tools like Slack, SharePoint, Dropbox, Qualtrics, Canvas, and AirTable. For help applying, see how to write a winning academic CV.

📊What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this CDO finance role?

The Finance & Operations Coordinator serves as the primary resource for CDO-wide financial administration and analysis. Daily responsibilities include budget development, forecasting, financial analysis, reconciliation, procurement, and compliance across all CDO accounts and cost centers. The role also supports day-to-day office operations in coordination with the Director of Strategic Operations. Explore more higher education administration jobs if this aligns with your career goals.

💰What salary and employment type can I expect?

The position is full-time (hybrid) and classified as exempt. The posted pay range is $67,300 – $80,050, representing base pay only and not including other benefits or compensation. MIT offers generous and unique benefits that support a healthy work/life balance. Browse similar staff and administration roles to compare opportunities.

🌐Is visa sponsorship available for this MIT Sloan position?

No. MIT has indicated that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States. To browse other higher education staff roles that may offer different sponsorship policies, visit administration jobs.

📝How do I apply and what is the application deadline?

Applications should be submitted through the MIT careers portal before November 14, 2026. Include a tailored resume and cover letter highlighting budget management, financial analysis, and operations coordination experience. Start with this free resume template to build a competitive application.

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