Grants Administrator I

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

📋 Description

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

• Conduct budget forecasting and oversee fund statements.

• Address and resolve accounting issues.

• Execute accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.

• Manage the processing of purchase orders.

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

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

• Process and prepare research grant proposals, awards, and transactions while ensuring compliance with grant and contract records.

• Support the development of budgets, justifications, and financial reporting materials.

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

• Oversee a designated 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, evaluate excessive charges, and provide advice on grant cost allowability.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in Financial Management is mandatory, or an Associate's Degree in a Related Field of Study is required.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management is preferred.

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

• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, databases, accounting software, and other computer applications.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

• Good organizational and coordination skills are essential.

• Ability to accurately work with large financial data sets.

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

• Strong negotiation skills are required.

• Capability to work independently.

• Strong judgment skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Differentials offered.

• Premiums available.

• Bonuses as applicable.

• Recognition programs in place.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Remote work arrangements available.