Remote Grants & Research Administration Specialist

Babson College; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Babson College seeks a Grants and Research Administration Officer to support post-award administration and financial stewardship for the College's sponsored research portfolio. The role reports to the Manager of the Office of Sponsored Research and collaborates with Finance, Payroll, HR, and Academic Affairs to enhance internal controls and policy adherence.

The position is non-exempt with an hourly rate of $43.50, offering paid sick leave and hybrid/remote options in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in federal sponsored research administration or higher education finance.
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, financial analysis, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance, federal cost principles, and award closeout requirements.
• Ability to develop procedures, improve business processes, and strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day post-award administration for federal and non-federal awards.
• Collaborates with investigators and campus partners to ensure sponsor compliance.
• Reviews expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and budget alignment.
• Performs financial monitoring, reconciliations, and timely corrections with faculty.
• Develops post-award procedures and training materials; supports audits and closeouts.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Related field acceptable

Tools

Workday

Sponsor/enterprise financial systems

Job description

Babson College seeks a Grants and Research Administration Officer to support post-award administration and financial stewardship for the College's sponsored research portfolio. The role reports to the Manager of the Office of Sponsored Research and collaborates with Finance, Payroll, HR, and Academic Affairs to enhance internal controls and policy adherence.

The position is non-exempt with an hourly rate of $43.50, offering paid sick leave and hybrid/remote options in Massachusetts.