Senior Award Specialist - Sponsored Programs

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Retirement plans with university contributions

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits and campus perks

Job summary

Harvard University is looking for an Award Specialist to manage complex sponsored awards, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The Award Specialist will serve as an institutional resource and problem solver throughout the award lifecycle, advising on high-impact issues and enhancing award management processes. Join a collaborative environment with a commitment to innovation at Harvard.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and non-federal sponsor requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently serve as a subject matter expert for sponsored award management.
• Lead institutional review of complex sponsored award notices.
• Ensure compliance and mitigate risk in award management processes.
• Guide research administration staff on regulatory interpretation.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Relationship management

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Harvard University is looking for an Award Specialist to manage complex sponsored awards, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The Award Specialist will serve as an institutional resource and problem solver throughout the award lifecycle, advising on high-impact issues and enhancing award management processes. Join a collaborative environment with a commitment to innovation at Harvard.