100% REMOTE BUT MUST LIVE IN: NH, MA, CT, RI, VT or ME

Job Summary: The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for the daily administrative operations of

defined research areas including grant and contract proposal preparation and approval, establishment of account

infrastructure, management of financial transactions, preparation of regular reporting on status of funding and

approval of research expenditures. This person collaborates with Chiefs and Principle Investigators and Research

Administrative Director to ensure compliance and proper implementation of policies and procedures.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed

by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,

responsibilities and skills required of this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Works with information from internal systems, grant management software, PeopleSoft, and other systems

to monitor purchases, actual, and encumbered expenses as well as salary distributions. Must have a strong

working knowledge of sponsored research including budget management for federal and non federal

awards, contracts and subcontracts. Must demonstrate a strong aptitude for numbers. (essential)

2. Works with Financial Analysts and others as necessary to reconcile information/reports and provides

investigators with regular financial status reports in user friendly-formats. Expected to have regular

meetings with investigators where projections are provided and reviewed to avoid deficit spending. As

necessary, work with investigators and RAD to manager deficits. (essential)

3. Responsible for managing all time and effort reporting for defined areas of responsibility. Works with PIs

to regularly monitor information, make changes as appropriate. Report to PI and RAD any unusual or noncompliant

information. (essential)

4. Authorizes all expense items such as making deposits, transfering funds, assigning expenses within areas

of responsibility. Works with ancillary areas such as A/P, HR, and purchasing to ensure receipt of

materials and prompt payment or resolutoin of any issues. (essential)

5. Coordinates and supports overall grant proposal submission process including budget development for

new and non-competing submissions. Advises investigators of grant policies, due dates for progress

reports, and compliance requirements. Reviews proposal in final stage prior to Research Administrative

Director signature and submission to sponsor. (essential)

6. Assists PI with posting positions into the internal hiring management systems, confirms funding for salary

and ensures equitability of offers with HR and PI. Councils and assist PI with research staffing issues

including corrective action plans, terminations and promotions. Works closely with Immigration

Specialist, HR and the Tax Department to facilitate visas for all foreign scholars. (essential)

7. Works directly with PIs to effectively complete the new hire process for staffing in assign areas. Writes

job descriptions, may participate in the hiring process as defined by PI or RAD. Responsible for ensuring

orientation is conducted for new hires and supports the PI in the annual performance review process.

(essential)

8. Participates in routine research administrative meetings. Participates in seminars and programs and the

stay abreast of best practices and guideline regulations. Work on committees of interest to highlight skill

set is strongly encouraged. Provides support to RAD on special projects as necessary. (essential)

9. Works with Research Administrative Director, Research facilities and PI with on boarding of new lab staff

and lab close out process. Works closely with research Facilities to coordinate laboratory closings and

may assist with laboratory openings for new investigators. (essential)

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required.

2. 5-8 years related work experience required.

3. Grants management, budget preparation and financial management principles and regulatory

requirements.

4. Previously demonstrated understanding of policy and practice governing research compliance within a

large institution.

5. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office

applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

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