Hybrid Grant Post-Award Administrator

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA seeks a Temporary Grant Administrator to support post‑award accounting for a diverse portfolio of grants and other sponsored funds.

You will track budgets, monitor burn rates, and prepare monthly reports, collaborating with Procurement, HR, Payroll, and Sponsored Program Accounting to ensure compliance.

This hybrid, in‑office role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to sponsor rules and university policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal and non-federal grants administration
• Ability to track budgets and generate monthly reports
• Strong compliance with sponsor regulations and university policies

Responsibilities

• Track and develop information for sponsored accounts and budgets.
• Monitor spending and burn rates to avoid overspending and ensure projects stay on budget.
• Collaborate with Procurement, HR, Payroll and Sponsored Program Accounting to correct errors and support payroll allocation.
• Prepare monthly reports for Principal Investigators and research groups.
• Assist with grant closeouts and sponsor reporting requirements.

Job description

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA seeks a Temporary Grant Administrator to support post‑award accounting for a diverse portfolio of grants and other sponsored funds.

You will track budgets, monitor burn rates, and prepare monthly reports, collaborating with Procurement, HR, Payroll, and Sponsored Program Accounting to ensure compliance.

This hybrid, in‑office role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to sponsor rules and university policies.