Grants Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to prepare grant submissions.

• Conduct budget forecasting and oversee fund statements.

• Address accounting issues and handle accounts payable/accounts receivable processes.

• Manage the processing of purchase orders.

• Act as a liaison to grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions.

• Offer guidance and support in navigating the research proposal, submission, and application processes.

• Prepare and process research grant proposals, awards, and transactions.

• Maintain grant and contract records in accordance with institutional and research sponsor standards.

• Assist with the preparation of budgets, justifications, and financial reporting documentation.

• Review proposals to ensure compliance with sponsor and organizational regulations.

• Oversee an assigned portfolio of research departments.

• Serve as the main Pre-Award/Post-Award resource for department administrators and Principal Investigators.

• Monitor expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance.

• Assess excessive charges and provide guidance on the allowability of grant costs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Financial Management or a related field is required.

• 1–2 years of experience in research administration is required.

• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other relevant computer applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.

• Capacity to work with large financial datasets accurately.

• Solid understanding of research agency, sponsor, and organizational funding guidelines and policies.

• Competent negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Capable of making sound judgments and resolving issues effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Differentials.

• Premiums.

• Applicable bonuses.

• Recognition programs.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.