What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Administrator, Research Development and Convergent Research, Office of Research position at Boston University?
Boston University's Office of Research seeks a Finance Administrator to support the Research Development (RD) team. Integral to Boston University's research enterprise, Research Development identifies and advances large-scale, multi-investigator research initiatives and builds infrastructure that enables interdisciplinary collaborations to thrive. The RD team also provides critical support in advancing convergent research through the administration of internal grants focused on catalyzing fresh collaborations of bold, innovation concepts across faculty teams. The Finance Administrator plays a critical role in overseeing the convergence funding programs, ensuring that awarded funds are strategically budgeted, effectively managed, and aligned with project goals and institutional priorities. Working closely with the Director of Research Development, Associate Director of Convergence Programs, faculty investigators, and school- and department-based administrative teams, the Finance Administrator will oversee the full lifecycle of research development and convergence seed funding awards.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring award balances, identifying and resolving budgetary issues.
- Maintaining accurate financial records, and partnering with research teams to develop and refine project budgets at the time of award.
- The Finance Administrator will conduct regular financial reviews and quarterly budget check-ins with funded teams.
- Prepare clear and actionable financial reports for program leadership, and track project spending and balances to support informed decision-making.
- The role also includes providing support for the Research Development Office's financial operations, including budgeting, financial tracking, reconciliation, and forecasting, as well as procurement and purchasing support, vendor coordination, and other administrative activities as needed.
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred and have a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
- Candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment, excellent organizational and interpersonal skill.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial tracking tools.
Required Skills
Bachelors Degree and 3 years' experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience