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Research Administrator

2 months ago

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About the Broad Institute

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is a world-renowned research organization dedicated to advancing our understanding of the most critical biomedical challenges. Our research teams are working to redefine the boundaries of science and medicine with an interdisciplinary model that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Administrator to join our team in the Office of Sponsored Research. This role will provide research compliance and financial management support, including all aspects of pre- and post-award administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare grant, subcontract/sub-award, and industry-sponsored proposals for a complex portfolio of Broad faculty investigators, working closely with faculty, sponsors, and internal contacts to handle all aspects of pre-award administration, including proposal review, submission, and award setup.
  • Cultivate relationships and communicate regularly with research administration officials at collaborating institutions, particularly MIT and Harvard University.
  • Independently monitor and maintain post-award grant management activities, including providing faculty with ongoing financial reporting and serving as the primary point of contact on all compliance-related issues involving grants or contracts.
  • Serve as a faculty liaison with sponsors, fostering ongoing relationships and ensuring compliance with applicable sponsor rules and regulations.
  • Assist with special agreements with Broad collaborators on sponsored activities, including staff billing arrangements and Specialized Service Facility charges.
  • Oversee sponsored research project accounts, review and reconcile charges, and work with Principal Investigators and project account managers to forecast balances.
  • Administer salary billing process, including ongoing monitoring of effort and adherence to related salary and effort limitations imposed under sponsor or institute policies.
  • Coordinate process with faculty for annual budget projections in conjunction with the budget office.
  • Provide onboarding and ongoing pre- and post-award grant administration support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and/or significant related experience (2+ years) 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.

What We Offer

The Broad Institute offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.