Senior Grants & Research Administration Lead

Harvard Graduate School of Education; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Campus perks

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education is seeking a Senior Research Administration Manager to join Project Zero’s Finance Team. You will oversee sponsored research portfolios, manage grants and contracts, and coordinate with PIs, administrators, and HGSE offices.

The role emphasizes pre- and post-award activities, financial reporting, and compliance across diverse funding sources, including gifts and core funds. This position is grant-funded through 6/30/28 with potential extension.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pre- and post-award support for PZ portfolio and PIs.
• Advise on budgets, financial projections, and sponsor requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, invoices, and accounting records.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, University and HGSE policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Buy2Pay

Concur

HART

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education is seeking a Senior Research Administration Manager to join Project Zero’s Finance Team. You will oversee sponsored research portfolios, manage grants and contracts, and coordinate with PIs, administrators, and HGSE offices.

The role emphasizes pre- and post-award activities, financial reporting, and compliance across diverse funding sources, including gifts and core funds. This position is grant-funded through 6/30/28 with potential extension.