Grants Administrator

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Grant Administrator to manage grant proposals and compliance for research departments. This role involves significant financial management responsibilities, including budget preparation and monitoring expenditures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant administrative experience in research. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of research administration experience required.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Good working knowledge of agency funding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manages grant proposals and ensures compliance with sponsorship requirements.
• Prepares budgets and financial reporting materials.
• Monitors expenditures for budgetary compliance.

Skills

Proficient in spreadsheets

Excellent verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organization skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage large data sets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study preferred

Associate's Degree in Related Field of Study required

Tools

Research financial management applications

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary
Manages the grant-related activity of an assigned portfolio of research departments. Provides guidance, resolves issues, and helps navigate the research proposal submission and application process. Responsible for budget development assistance, interpretation of sponsor requirements, as well as ensuring that proposals meet sponsor and institutional guidelines and regulations. May be eligible for institutional signature authority to sign on behalf of enterprise institutions.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records in compliance with institutional and research sponsors.
-Prepares budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.
-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
-Monitors expenditures and assures budgetary compliance; verifies, identifies, and evaluates excessive charges; and advises on allowability of costs to be charged to grant.
-Eligible for Institutional Signing Authority, which is subject to manager discretion and delegation.
-Uses organizational research financial management applications to manage workflow and develop queries and reports.
-Assist manager in the review of Grant Administrator 1 work and quality control review of data.
Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Research administration experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications. - Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. - Good organization and coordination skills. - Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy. - Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor, and organization funding guidelines and policies. - Good negotiation skills. - Ability to make independent judgments and resolve problems. - Ability to manage a busy workload and reprioritize as needed. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 66 Blossom Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) EEO Statement: The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.