Research Administrator

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Grant Administrator to perform pre- and post-award functions, coordinating required institutional reviews and approvals, and monitoring funds and reports for sponsored projects. The role may involve signature authority on restricted funds and collaboration with central offices to ensure compliance.

The position supports preparation of effort reports, financial transactions, and reports according to hospital policies, with ongoing training to stay current

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree OR 2 years of research administrative or financial experience may substitute for degree.
• 2 years of research administrative or financial experience

Aufgaben

• Assists in pre-award functions such as preparing grant applications to ensure conformity with relevant sponsor guidelines, regulations, and hospital policy.
• Coordinates collection of grant application materials and receipt of institutional reviews and approvals to ensure timely submission. May assist in budget preparation as needed.
• Prepares financial transactions, such as employee travel and other reimbursements, and approves purchase requisitions in accordance with sponsor and hospital policy.
• Works with appropriate institutional central offices (Research Administration, Research Finance, Accounts Payable, etc.) to troubleshoot and resolve matters.
• Assists in the review of financial reports to monitor grant expenses to ensure compliance with sponsored award terms/conditions.
• Assists in preparing effort and financial reports for Principal Investigators to assist them in monitoring spending rates and planning for future spending needs.
• Participates in timely grant/award renewal process and the orderly closeout of sponsored activities. Attends institutional training to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED, or Bachelor's degree OR 2 years of research administrative or financial experience may substitute for degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Manager/Director, performs pre- and/or post-award functions. Coordinates required institutional reviews and approvals and/or monitors and administers federal and/or state, corporate, and private foundation-sponsored funds, subcontracts, and projects supported by discretionary and endowment funds. May prepare effort reports and financial transactions, and other reports according to established policies and procedures for approval by Department/Division/Program or Research Manager. May have signature authority on restricted funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in pre-award functions such as preparing grant applications to ensure conformity with relevant sponsor guidelines, regulations, and hospital policy.
• Coordinates collection of grant application materials and receipt of institutional reviews and approvals to ensure timely submission. May assist in budget preparation as needed.
• Prepares financial transactions, such as employee travel and other reimbursements, and approves purchase requisitions in accordance with sponsor and hospital policy.
• Works with appropriate institutional central offices (Research Administration, Research Finance, Accounts Payable, etc.) to troubleshoot and resolve matters.
• Assists in the review of financial reports to monitor grant expenses to ensure compliance with sponsored award terms/conditions.
• Assists in preparing effort and financial reports for Principal Investigators to assist them in monitoring spending rates and planning for future spending needs.
• Participates in timely grant/award renewal process and the orderly closeout of sponsored activities. Attends institutional training to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A high school diploma/ GED; a bachelor’s degree OR 2 years of research administrative or financial experience may substitute for degree.

Experience

• 2 years of research administrative or financial experience