Senior Grant Administrator (Hybrid/Remote)

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1620 Tremont Street (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
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? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience research administration experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficient in spreadsheet, database, accounting and other computer applications. - Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. - Good organization and coordination skills. - Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy. - Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor, and organization funding guidelines and policies. - Good negotiation skills. - Ability to work independently. - Ability to make good judgments and resolve problems. - Must possess excellent judgment and an ability to maintain confidentiality. - Must demonstrate the ability to be organized and flexible in an environment that requires continuous monitoring of priorities. - Additional requirements include enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) 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.