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MIT Office of Resource Development · 2 months ago

Senior Research Administrator - Post Award

Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $105K/yr

4+ years exp

MIT Office of Resource Development is seeking a Senior Research Administrator for the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab. This role involves comprehensive pre- and post-award financial research management, advising principal investigators on research administration, and managing a complex portfolio of post-award finances.

Fundraising

No H1B

Responsibilities

Advise principal investigators and project leaders on all aspects of research administration and implements their subsequent decisions

Manage a complex portfolio of post-award finances and resolves complex financial issues and executes monthly forecasts

Monitor the daily financial performance of grants and contracts to ensure compliance and sponsor policies

Meet regularly with PIs to review resource plans and budgets

Qualification

Research administrationFinancial managementBudget preparationFederal contracts knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelGrants management toolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

a minimum of four years of experience in accounting or finance with decision-making responsibility or in a non-profit research administrative function

experience with Federal contracts terms and conditions, administrative rules, cost principals and regulations under OMB guidelines

experience working in both pre- and post-award research administration

knowledge of budgeting theory and practices including reporting requirements and procedures related to federal, state and other related grants

knowledge of grants, contracts, and applications

knowledge of budget preparation and administration, financial record keeping and reporting

proficiency in the analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of contractual terminology (pre- and post- award)

proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the internet as a tool for information research

knowledge of enterprise financial systems, grants management tools and multidimensional databases

Company

MIT Office of Resource Development

At MIT, we pursue education, research, and innovation with a passion for serious impact.

Cambridge, MA, US

51-200 employees

http://development.mit.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Diana Castaneda

HR Business Partner/Operations Manager

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