Senior Travel Assistant

• Job Number: 24041

• Functional Area: Finance/Accounting

• Department: Office of the Vice President for Finance

• School Area: VP for Finance

• Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

• Employment Category: Non-Exempt

• Visa Sponsorship Available: No

• Schedule:

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  Job Description

SENIOR TRAVEL ASSISTANT, Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF), to audit travel expenses and authorize payment to ensure that all expenses are within MIT policies and guidelines. Will conduct training sessions with the MIT community; modify and set up profiles in travel system with minimal supervision; exercise meticulous attention to detail, independent judgment, and discretion in matters affecting VPF Travel and Card Services; develop comprehensive and in-depth knowledge and understanding of department goals, policies, and procedures and those of the broader MIT organization and mission. VPF posts full job descriptions here (https://vpf.mit.edu/about-vpf/jobs-at-vpf) .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; at least five years of related experience; strong customer service, presentation, and writing skills; willingness and ability to learn new software programs; and discretion, tact, and judgment with confidential information. Must be able to communicate complex processes clearly and effectively; foster and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide variety of clients and stakeholders; meet deadlines and work in a metrics-driven environment; and function autonomously and recognize and anticipate department needs. PREFERRED: bachelor’s degree; knowledge of Concur, AppZen, SAP, Microsoft Office, Brio, and FileMaker; MIT experience; and experience with public speaking or making presentations. Job #24041-6Salary range: $30.00 - 33.00/hour5/15/24