Grant & Contract Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance and support to researchers and administrative personnel regarding proposal submissions, federal regulations, agency requirements, internal policies, procedures, and budget formulation.

• Evaluate proposals submitted to federal, state, local government, and private foundation sponsors for compliance and accuracy prior to submission.

• Perform institutional reviews of award notifications and assess award terms and conditions.

• Negotiate awards with the Associate Director on behalf of the University.

• Oversee regulatory compliance from the acceptance of awards through to their closeout.

• Collaborate with University legal counsel, the Office of Institutional Compliance, and other University departments.

• Offer non-financial post-award administration services.

• Act as a reliable source of information regarding sponsor and University policies and regulations.

• Examine and process sponsored awards, ensuring timely entry into University systems.

• Interpret federal and non-federal regulations, export control clauses, and intellectual property rights in relation to sponsored awards.

• Manage awards, including progress reports, advance account requests, no-cost extensions, modifications to scope-of-work, changes in key personnel, and annual/final progress reports.

• Serve as a liaison with funding agencies and coordinate between NU-RES units and faculty/department administrators.

• Cultivate research administration expertise and offer point-of-contact support to the University research community.

• Engage in professional development activities, training, workshops, resource development, and special projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in research administration within an academic or non-profit environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, time-sensitive atmosphere.

• Strong judgment and the ability to exercise discretion to clarify ambiguities and foster effective solutions.

• Deep commitment to delivering professional, prompt, efficient, and courteous service.

• Understanding of government grant regulations and agency policies.

• Familiarity with standard policies and procedures of higher education institutions.

• Experience with Grants.Gov, NSF Research.gov, NIH eRA Commons / ASSIST is advantageous.

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Tuition assistance.

• Wellness & life benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Commuting & transportation benefits.

• Remote work support for team members, subject to operational needs and University policies.

• Opportunities for professional development, including training, workshops, and resource development.