Grants Administrator

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

📋 Description

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

• Ensure grant and contract records are maintained in accordance with institutional and research sponsor standards.

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

• Review proposals to ensure adherence to sponsor and organizational guidelines.

• Process purchase orders while overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Address accounting inquiries and resolve issues effectively.

• Oversee a designated portfolio of research departments.

• Act as the primary Pre-Award/Post-Award contact for department administrators and Principal Investigators.

• Monitor spending to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.

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

• Serve as a liaison between grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions.

• Assist stakeholders throughout the research proposal, submission, and application process.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in Financial Management is required, or an Associate's Degree in a related field is also acceptable.

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

• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and various computer applications is essential.

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

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills are expected.

• Capability to work with large financial data sets accurately is important.

• Familiarity with funding guidelines and policies of research agencies, sponsors, and organizations is beneficial.

• Effective negotiation skills are required.

• Must be able to work independently.

• The ability to make sound judgments and resolve issues is essential.

• A cover letter is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Differentials offered.

• Premiums available.

• Eligible for bonuses as applicable.

• Participation in recognition programs.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.