Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs — Grants & Budgeting

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Career development

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs to provide leadership for HMS-based sponsored projects, oversee proposal development, budgeting, and post‑award management, and serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and program leadership within the Office of Graduate Education.

This position requires advanced knowledge of sponsor regulations, strong supervisory skills, and a track record of implementing process improvements; the role is hybrid with standard hours 35 per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sponsored Programs leadership and supervise two Senior Grants Managers.
• Oversee proposal submissions, award management, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement SOPs, internal controls, and best practices.
• Advise the Director on operations, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of complex sponsored awards from NIH and foundations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in business/admin/finance (preferred)

Tools

GMAS/Oracle/PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs to provide leadership for HMS-based sponsored projects, oversee proposal development, budgeting, and post‑award management, and serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and program leadership within the Office of Graduate Education.

This position requires advanced knowledge of sponsor regulations, strong supervisory skills, and a track record of implementing process improvements; the role is hybrid with standard hours 35 per