Research Administration Leader: Strategy & Compliance

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university贡献

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a senior leader to manage a team of Research Portfolio Managers, focusing on post-award management and sponsor compliance.

You will develop processes, lead audits, and collaborate with departments to ensure financial integrity and timely reporting. Hybrid work with 1-3 days on campus.

The role requires 7+ years of experience and a strong knowledge of federal rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise research administration team
• Plan workflow and assign portfolio to team members
• Lead the resolution of complex research administration problems
• Lead hiring efforts and build a strong and effective team
• Strategize and establish process/policy for effective research administration
• Maintain advanced knowledge of federal rules and sponsor regulations
• Oversee compliance and risk management
• Lead audit and monitor effort commitments

Skills

Post-award management

Leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or Masters in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Budgeting

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a senior leader to manage a team of Research Portfolio Managers, focusing on post-award management and sponsor compliance.

You will develop processes, lead audits, and collaborate with departments to ensure financial integrity and timely reporting. Hybrid work with 1-3 days on campus.

The role requires 7+ years of experience and a strong knowledge of federal rules.