What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Administrator position at Boston Children's Hospital?
At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Our team in the Genetics Division is dynamic, collaborative, and highly engaged, providing essential support to principal investigators conducting groundbreaking research in genetics. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where every team member plays an important role in our collective success. The Genetics Division is looking for a Senior Research Administrator who will be excited to contribute to our team's mission, help us manage the growing demands of our work, and be an integral part of our innovative and supportive culture.
This Senior Research Administrator will be responsible for:
- Coordinates and/or performs pre-award functions such as assisting Principal Investigators in completion of grant proposals including budget development, drafting administrative sections, collecting materials, and obtaining institutional review/approval.
- Oversees/performs post-award functions such as allocation of research labor costs across funding sources consistent with level of research effort. Coordinates departmental research effort reporting and ensures timely submission certified effort reports, and may approve purchase requisitions in compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.
- May help research staff identify sources of funding by maintaining knowledge of agency programs and disseminating information to staff.
- Partners with appropriate institutional central offices to represent the needs of the research faculty and to resolve complex problems.
- Analyzes monthly expenses and overall status of each grant.
- Works with the Department Administrators and Principal Investigators to develop annual budgets and forecasts. Reconciles monthly expense variances between hospital financial systems and budgets. Forecasts funds over/under expenditures and provide monthly status reports to the Principal Investigators. Performs other financial analysis as needed. Includes preparation and submission of annual progress reports.
- Ensures timely renewal of grant and subcontracts and/or orderly closeout of completed sponsored activities.
- Attends meetings, institutional and/or industry training/conferences to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies.
- Mentors junior research administrators.
In order to qualify, you must have:
- High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Bachelor's degree and 4 years of research administrative experience required OR 6 years of research administrative experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of federal cost allocation principles in order to ensure the proper stewardship of sponsored funds.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively resolve issues and mediate fair solutions.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.
- Ability to independently seek out answers from the appropriate federal compliance and regulatory resource(s), grant publication, and/or the hospital technical expert(s).
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
