What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Grant Administrator (Hybrid / Remote) position at Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)?
Summary
The Sr. Grant Administrator will provide expert research administration support to the divisions within the Department of Medicine (DOM). As a consultant, they will play a key role in the coordination of research activities, including special projects, oversight of complex programs or filling short-term vacancies. The Sr. Grant Administrator will provide exceptional customer service to the division's investigators and collaborators. The individual may be the primary point of contact for Principal Investigators and Department Administrators or may work alongside other grant administrators.
The consulting position is assignment-based and the individual may be engaged in multiple projects in multiple divisions simultaneously. When not engaged in research management activities within the divisions, the Sr. Grant Administrator will provide support for DOM central administration activities.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
- Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards and transactions, maintaining grant / contract record in compliance with institutional and research sponsors.
- Prepares budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.
- Identifies and prevents projected overruns, identifies cost sharing opportunities, proposes and implements creative solutions to potential fiscal issues.
- Ensures proposal compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met and documented in appropriate system.
- Serves as department or team grant management expert.
- Train and orient new staff.
- Supports highest complexity work
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
research administration experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
