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Research Administration Specialist

2 months ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
About the Role

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Office of Research Administration (FORA) is seeking a highly skilled Research Administration Consultant to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award sponsored research support to FAS departments, centers, and units.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide pre- and post-award sponsored administration support in collaboration with departments and divisions.
  • Partner with Principal Investigators to manage the lifecycle of their research portfolios from proposal submission through award closeout.
  • Work with departments, faculty, and Research Development to facilitate the preparation and submission of large-scale, center-based, or collaborative-intensive proposals.
  • Provide routine post-award reconciliations and monitoring to departments/centers/units with low sponsored research volume and limited research administration personnel.
  • Work with local units to facilitate and provide additional support for audits.
  • Provide onboarding, mentoring, and one-on-one coaching to new research administration personnel in FAS.
  • Act as a subject matter resource for the FAS research community.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations.
What We Offer

Harvard University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, work/life and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

This is a hybrid office environment position, with an expectation of some workdays per week on campus. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.