Research Administration Coordinator

IMDiversity; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a Research Administration Coordinator for the Materials Science and Engineering department. The role will report to the Senior Manager of Research Administration and focus on compliance, budget management, and sponsored program coordination within the department.

The candidate will prepare and analyze financial reports, reconcile accounts, and support department-wide research operations with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of finance or accounting experience.
• Ability to handle complex calculations and budgeting.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with federal research regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sponsored programs for DMSE.
• Prepare, review, and submit budgets.
• Reconcile and audit monthly accounts.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for multiple accounts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Kuali Coeus

QuickBase

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Administration Coordinator

• Job Number: 25988
• Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
• Department: Materials Science and Engineering
• School Area: Engineering
• Pay Range Minimum: $67,300
• Pay Range Maximum: $80,050
• Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
• Employment Category: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No
• Schedule:
• Pay Grade: 6

Posting Description

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR, Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Research Administration, will be responsible for general compliance of department and research accounts and serves as a key component of the department’s research operation; coordinate sponsored program for DMSE; perform diverse financial duties such as preparing, reviewing, and submitting budgets, reconciling and auditing monthly accounts, and preparing and analyzing financial reports for multiple accounts or projects.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; two years of finance or accounting experience; be comfortable with complex calculations and budgeting; intellectual curiosity, creative problem solving, and a continuous improvement mindset; demonstrated sound judgment and ability to quickly meet short turn-around times; puzzle-solving professional who can multitask and perform hands‑on work in a team‑based work group; and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical and communications skills. PREFERRED: Familiarity with federal research regulations, academic programs and administration; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; and experience with SAP, Kuali Coeus, QuickBase and electronic proposal submission software.