Remote Senior Grants & Contracts Administrator

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator on a per diem, part-time basis to manage all phases of research grant and contract administration across an assigned portfolio. You will guide proposals, assist with budgets, ensure sponsor compliance, and support complex transactions.

Remote work is available; the role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to navigate sponsor guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 3-5 years of research administration experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and accounting software.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records.
• Prepares budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.
• Identifies and prevents projected overruns; proposes cost sharing opportunities.
• Ensures sponsor requirements are met and documented in the system.
• Serves as department grant management expert; trains new staff.
• Supports high-complexity work and may achieve institutional signing authority.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Database skills

Budgeting knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Research guidelines

Negotiation

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator on a per diem, part-time basis to manage all phases of research grant and contract administration across an assigned portfolio. You will guide proposals, assist with budgets, ensure sponsor compliance, and support complex transactions.

Remote work is available; the role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to navigate sponsor guidelines.