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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 3 days ago

Associate Director of Research Administration

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research and education. The Associate Director of Research Administration will provide leadership in managing research funds and ensuring compliance with research policies while supporting innovative research across various academic departments.

Higher EducationMedicalTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Acts as a signatory for the President and Fellows of Harvard College for all sponsored research documents

Reviews awards for consistency with the proposal and compliance with Harvard policies and practices

Provides full support for all award management responsabilities, such as prior approvals, re-negotiations, and situation interpretation

Negotiates terms and conditions at all stages of a project included in a variety of documents such as DUAs, amendments, awards as well as other related documents

Provides full support where needed during the proposal development and submission stage

Communicates consistently and effectively with all stakeholders

The Associate Director works with all parties (e.g. PIs, sponsors, OVPR, OGC, RMAS, IRB) to resolve issues, establish solutions, and exercise a high level of sound judgement

Is a School and University expert in research administration

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sponsored research regulationsResearch compliance issuesAdvanced degreeMicrosoft SuiteNegotiation skillsVerbal skillsOrganizational skillsWritten skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solving skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience

Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations

Advanced degree; Certifications related to University sponsored research or research administration content

Use Teams, Zoom, Microsoft suite and similar software needed to perform responsibilities

Comfort with using AI as a job aid

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting a high level of effective diplomacy

Advanced working knowledge of research compliance issues & of key federal regulations

Outstanding attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Willingness to be flexible and work well with different teams/people required

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1913

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees