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Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard · 1 day ago

Research Administrator, Office of Sponsored Research

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $116K/yr

2+ years exp

The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is dedicated to redefining the boundaries of science and medicine through interdisciplinary research. The Research Administrator will provide research compliance and financial management support, focusing on pre and post-award administration while working closely with faculty and sponsors.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsLife Science

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares grant, subcontract/sub-award, and industry-sponsored proposals for a complex portfolio of Broad faculty investigators, working closely with faculty, sponsors, and relevant internal contacts to handle all aspects of Pre-Award administration including proposal review, submission, and award setup

Cultivates relationships and communicates regularly with research administration officials at collaborating institutions, particularly MIT, Harvard University, and the Harvard-affiliated hospitals

Independently monitors and maintains post-award grant management activities including providing faculty with ongoing financial reporting as well as serving as the primary point of contact on all compliance-related issues involving grants or contracts

Serves as a faculty liaison with sponsors, fostering ongoing relationships. Conversant with applicable sponsor rules and regulations; preparing and submitting documents in an accurate and timely manner

Assists with special agreements with Broad collaborators on sponsored activities, as needed, including staff billing arrangements and Specialized Service Facility charges

Oversees sponsored research project accounts, reviews and reconciles charges, and works with Principal Investigators and project account managers to forecast balances

Administers salary billing process including ongoing monitoring of effort and adherence to related salary and effort limitations imposed under sponsor or institute policies

Coordinates process with faculty for annual budget projections in conjunction with the budget office

Provide onboarding and ongoing pre and post-award grant administration

Qualification

Grant administrationFinancial managementGoogle SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or significant related (2+ years) experience supporting faculty in the areas of federal and non-federal grant administration at a non-profit organization

Bachelor's degree and/or significant related (5+ years) experience supporting faculty in the areas of federal and non-federal grant administration at a non-profit organization

Computer literate and proficient in the use of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing applications, especially Google Suite

Knowledge of federal web-based grants management systems, enterprise financial systems, query tools, or grants management tools is a plus

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Works independently with minimal supervision; respects deadlines

Enjoys working in a fast-paced and challenging environment, and with all levels of institute staff

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life, and disability insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

At least 13 paid holidays

Winter closure

Paid time off

Parental and family care leave

Employee assistance program

Among other Broad benefits

Company

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

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The Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty.

Founded in 2003

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees