Research Grants Portfolio Lead

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, through Harvard Medical School's Department of Neurobiology, seeks a Research Portfolio Administrator to manage lifecycle sponsored award portfolios, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

You will collaborate with PIs, ORA, OSP, and other colleagues to prepare budgets, submit proposals, monitor expenditures, and generate financial reports, balancing autonomy with teamwork in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of grants administration experience; higher education counts.
• Experience with pre- and/or post-award management.
• Experience managing sponsored projects or other restricted resources.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency with Office and web apps.
• Knowledge of sponsor systems (ASSIST, eRA Commons) and cost principles.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Award: manage applications with researchers and subrecipients to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit grant applications; advise on eligibility and requirements.
• Post-Award: monitor grants/contracts and ensure compliance with terms.
• Prepare budgets, invoicing, and financial reporting for sponsors.
• Coordinate with OSP, ORA, and PIs; manage subawards and financial projections.

Skills

Grant management

Pre-award management

Post-award management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Sponsoring systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ASSIST

eRA Commons

GMAS

Grants.gov

ProposalCentral

Job description

Harvard University, through Harvard Medical School's Department of Neurobiology, seeks a Research Portfolio Administrator to manage lifecycle sponsored award portfolios, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

You will collaborate with PIs, ORA, OSP, and other colleagues to prepare budgets, submit proposals, monitor expenditures, and generate financial reports, balancing autonomy with teamwork in a fast-paced research environment.