Research Administration Coordinator

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's IMES seeks a Research Administration Coordinator to coordinate research administration and financial activities for IMES. Under minimal supervision from the Senior Manager, Research Administration, this role supports faculty and labs across IMES and related departments.

The coordinator will manage pre- and post-award duties for a portfolio of researchers, including proposals, budgets, account structures, forecasts, effort charges, sponsor reporting,

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre- and post-award duties for a portfolio of researchers and billing agreements.
• Compile and submit proposals and budgets; set up account structures at award stage.
• Provide regular financial forecasts for PIs; monitor and adjust effort charges.
• Approve applicable transactions; submit sponsor progress reports and renewal applications.
• Close out accounts upon completion.

Job description

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES), will be responsible for coordinating research administration and financial activities for the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science. Under minimal supervision from the Senior Manager, Research Administration, and working closely with the Senior Research Administrators, the Research Administration Coordinator is responsible for a diverse range of pre-and post-award grant administration duties. This position requires interpretation and resolution of highly varied situations and problems and will provide guidance and financial support to faculty members and labs, within IMES and across other departments. This role will coordinate pre- and post-award duties for a portfolio of researchers and billing agreements, including: compiling and submitting proposals and budgets; setting up account structures at award stage; providing regular financial forecasts for PIs; monitoring and adjusting effort charges as needed; approving applicable transactions; submitting sponsor progress reports and renewal applications; and closing out accounts upon completion.

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