Grants Administration Specialist

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a grants administrator to work with principal investigators and department administrators on grant submissions, forecasting, and financial tracking. The role supports pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

The position involves handling complex grant budgets, processing POs, and coordinating with sponsors and subcontractors, with a focus on accurate data management and timely communications.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Financial Management or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 1–2 years in research administration.
• Licenses/credentials: experience in research administration required.

Responsibilities

• Processes and submits grant proposals and awards, maintaining records per sponsor guidelines.
• Assists with budgets, justifications, and financial reporting materials.
• Reviews proposals for sponsor compliance and verifies required elements.
• Manages accounts payable/receivable and processes purchase orders.
• Serves as Pre-Award/Post-Award resource for department administrators and PIs.
• Monitors expenditures and ensures budget compliance; advises on cost allowability.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Database skills

Accounting

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree in Financial Management or related field

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a grants administrator to work with principal investigators and department administrators on grant submissions, forecasting, and financial tracking. The role supports pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

The position involves handling complex grant budgets, processing POs, and coordinating with sponsors and subcontractors, with a focus on accurate data management and timely communications.