Broad Institute - Cambridge, MA
posted 3 months ago
The Research Administrator position at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is a vital role within the Office of Sponsored Research, focusing on providing comprehensive research compliance and financial management support. This position encompasses all aspects of pre and post-award administration, making it essential for candidates to possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in working closely with faculty in an academic research environment for at least two years, demonstrating the ability to navigate the complexities of grant administration effectively. In this role, the Research Administrator will be responsible for preparing grant proposals, subcontracts, and industry-sponsored proposals for a diverse portfolio of faculty investigators. This involves collaborating with faculty, sponsors, and internal contacts to ensure all pre-award administration tasks, such as proposal review, submission, and award setup, are handled efficiently. The position also requires cultivating relationships with research administration officials at collaborating institutions, particularly MIT, Harvard University, and affiliated hospitals, to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration. Post-award responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining grant management activities, providing ongoing financial reporting to faculty, and serving as the primary contact for compliance-related issues. The Research Administrator will also oversee sponsored research project accounts, review and reconcile charges, and work with Principal Investigators to forecast account balances. Additionally, the role involves administering the salary billing process, ensuring adherence to sponsor and institute policies, and coordinating annual budget projections with faculty and the budget office. Overall, this position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where the Research Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the research mission of the Broad Institute, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in science and medicine.