Senior Grants & Research Administration Lead

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks a Senior Research Administration Manager to join Project Zero’s Finance Team. The role oversees sponsored research portfolios, including grants and contracts, providing pre- and post-award support across multiple funding sources.

The position involves developing financial deliverable schedules, preparing reports and invoices, reconciling accounts, and coordinating closeouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of professional experience, with 5+ years’ experience in sponsored research and/or grants.
• Strong knowledge of sponsored research, grants and contracts management.
• Experience with non-Federal awards.
• Cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Zero’s sponsored research portfolio and PIs.
• Advise on financial projections, budgeting, and policies.
• Prepare grant budgets and coordinate with subrecipients and administrators to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with GSE OSP to set up sponsored accounts and close out projects.
• Prepare financial reports and invoices and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Buy2Pay

Concur

HART

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks a Senior Research Administration Manager to join Project Zero’s Finance Team. The role oversees sponsored research portfolios, including grants and contracts, providing pre- and post-award support across multiple funding sources.

The position involves developing financial deliverable schedules, preparing reports and invoices, reconciling accounts, and coordinating closeouts.