Associate Director, Post-Award Sponsored Programs & AI

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Boston University seeks an Associate Director for Sponsored Programs, Post-Award, to lead a team responsible for financial review and reporting of sponsored research. The role includes oversight of cost transfers, financial reports, and award closeouts, ensuring excellent service to faculty and sponsors.

The AD will champion AI-enabled analytics, predict risk, and drive process improvements while coordinating with colleagues to meet compliance standards and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance required.
• 8+ years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a high-performing team overseeing financial review and reporting for Sponsored research.
• Oversee review/approval of cost transfers, financial reports, and award closeout activities.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI solutions to streamline service, improve response accuracy, and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AI in operations

Job description

Boston University seeks an Associate Director for Sponsored Programs, Post-Award, to lead a team responsible for financial review and reporting of sponsored research. The role includes oversight of cost transfers, financial reports, and award closeouts, ensuring excellent service to faculty and sponsors.

The AD will champion AI-enabled analytics, predict risk, and drive process improvements while coordinating with colleagues to meet compliance standards and university policies.