ABOUT THE BROAD
Our research teams at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard are working on redefining the boundaries of science and medicine with an interdisciplinary model designed to meet today’s most critical biomedical challenges. You will find a supportive and collaborative intellectual environment and a firm commitment to continuously invest in cutting-edge technology. At the Broad, we are developing new tools that enable scientists to unlock the mysteries of genomics.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to a Team Manager in the Office of Sponsored Research, this position provides research compliance and financial management support, including all aspects of pre and post-award administration. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills as demonstrated by working closely with faculty in an academic research environment over the past 5+ years.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
* Prepares grant, subcontract/sub-award, and industry-sponsored proposals for a complex portfolio of Broad faculty investigators, working closely with faculty, sponsors, and relevant internal contacts to handle all aspects of Pre-Award administration including proposal review, submission, and award setup.
* Cultivates relationships and communicates regularly with research administration officials at collaborating institutions, particularly MIT, Harvard University, and the Harvard-affiliated hospitals.
* Independently monitors and maintains post-award grant management activities including providing faculty with ongoing financial reporting as well as serving as the primary point of contact on all compliance-related issues involving grants or contracts.
* Serves as a faculty liaison with sponsors, fostering ongoing relationships. Conversant with applicable sponsor rules and regulations; preparing and submitting documents in an accurate and timely manner.
* Assists with special agreements with Broad collaborators on sponsored activities, as needed, including staff billing arrangements and Specialized Service Facility charges.
* Oversees sponsored research project accounts, reviews and reconciles charges, and works with Principal Investigators and project account managers to forecast balances.
* Administers salary billing process including ongoing monitoring of effort and adherence to related salary and effort limitations imposed under sponsor or institute policies.
* Coordinates process with faculty for annual budget projections in conjunction with the budget office.
* Provide onboarding and ongoing pre and post-award grant administration.
REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor’s degree and/or significant related (5+ years) experience supporting faculty in the areas of federal and non-federal grant administration at a non-profit organization.
* Computer literate and proficient in the use of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing applications, especially Google Suite.
* Knowledge of federal web-based grants management systems, enterprise financial systems, query tools, or grants management tools is a plus.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Works independently with minimal supervision; respects deadlines.
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced and challenging environment, and with all levels of institute staff.
The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,250.00 - $99,750.00 per year
Experience:
* Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
* Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
* FDA regulations: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Cambridge, MA 02142 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Cambridge, MA 02142: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, MA 02142
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