Remote Post-Award Research Administrator

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s NU-RES Hub is hiring a Research Administrator to deliver college- and department-level research administration services to Principal Investigators across the university, collaborating with the central research finance office. The role emphasizes expert guidance, cross-unit liaison, and diligent compliance.

Based in Boston with remote options consistent with university policy, you will manage pre- and post-award activities, budgeting, reporting, cost-share, and award

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in research administration.
• Financial analysis experience with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, or other regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Identify proposal opportunities and develop proposal budgets.
• Monitor account balances and projections for a growing portfolio of grants and contracts.
• Process cost transfers, subaward invoicing, and post-award activities.
• Prepare monthly account activity reports and perform financial analyses.
• Provide training and updates on research administration best practices.

Skills

Research administration

GAAP / Uniform Guidance

Microsoft Office

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Concur

Job description

Northeastern University’s NU-RES Hub is hiring a Research Administrator to deliver college- and department-level research administration services to Principal Investigators across the university, collaborating with the central research finance office. The role emphasizes expert guidance, cross-unit liaison, and diligent compliance.

Based in Boston with remote options consistent with university policy, you will manage pre- and post-award activities, budgeting, reporting, cost-share, and award