Grants Administrator I - MGBCI Translational Oncology

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an experienced grant administrator to collaborate with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop grant submissions and forecast budgets. The role also involves monitoring fund statements, handling accounts payable/receivable, and coordinating with grantor agencies and subcontractors to ensure compliance.

The position acts as the primary Pre-Award/Post-Award resource, resolving issues and guiding the research proposal process while

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Financial Management or related field is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management is preferred.
• 1–2 years of research administration experience required.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, and accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records.
• Assist with budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.
• Review proposals for sponsor compliance and ensure all sponsor requirements are met.
• Process purchase orders and manage accounts receivable/payable; resolve accounting requests.
• Serve as primary Pre-Award/Post-Award resource for department administrators and PIs.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure budgetary compliance; advise on allowability of costs.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial data analysis

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Independence

Negotiation

Education

Associate's Degree in Financial Management or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Accounting software

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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 SummaryWorks with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop grant submissions, perform budget forecasting, monitor fund statements, resolve accounting issues, perform accounts payable/accounts receivable, process POs, and function as liaison to grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions. Provides guidance, resolves issues and helps navigate the research proposal and submission and application process.Does this position require Patient Care? NoEssential Functions-Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records in compliance with institutional and research sponsors.-Assists with budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.-Responsible for processing purchase orders, managing accounts receivable/accounts payable, and resolving accounting requests.-Take ownership of managing an assigned portfolio of research departments and serve as the primary Pre-Award/Post-Award resource for department administrators and PIs.-Monitors expenditures and assures budgetary compliance; verifies, identifies, and evaluates excessive charges; and gives advice on allowability of costs to be charged to grant.QualificationsEducationAssociate's Degree Financial Management or Related Field of Study required Bachelor's Degree Financial Management preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? NoExperienceResearch administration experience 1-2 years requiredKnowledge, 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 work independently.- Ability to make good judgments and resolve problems.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeHybridWork Location80 Blossom StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$70,720.00 - $92,570.40/AnnualGrade6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1200 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 FrameworkAt 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.