Senior Grants Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all aspects of research grant and contract administration for a designated portfolio of research departments.

• Offer guidance and address issues during the research proposal submission and application phases.

• Assist in developing budgets and interpreting sponsor requirements.

• Ensure that proposals adhere to sponsor and institutional guidelines and regulations.

• Process and prepare research grant proposals, awards, and transactions effectively.

• Maintain grant and contract records in alignment with institutional and sponsor requirements.

• Prepare budgets, justifications, and financial reporting documents.

• Identify and mitigate projected overruns and explore cost-sharing opportunities.

• Suggest and implement strategies to address potential fiscal challenges.

• Confirm that sponsor requirements are fulfilled and documented in the appropriate systems.

• Act as the grant management expert for the department or team.

• Train and onboard new staff members.

• Support high-complexity tasks and may obtain institutional signing authority.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study is required.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in research administration is necessary.

• Proficient in using spreadsheets, databases, accounting software, and other computer applications.

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

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Capability to work accurately with large financial data sets.

• Good understanding of funding guidelines and policies from research agencies, sponsors, and organizations.

• Solid negotiation skills.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Capacity to exercise sound judgment and resolve issues effectively.

• A cover letter is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Differentials offered.

• Premiums available.

• Applicable bonuses.

• Recognition programs in place.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.