Senior Pre-Award Officer: Research Grants Lead

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Pre-Award Officer to support faculty and staff through the life cycle of funded projects, including proposal preparation, review, submission, and award negotiation.

The SPAO will work with multiple departments, serve as primary contact for grant proposals and federal sponsor policies (NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE), and leverage AI tools to streamline research administration.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. with at least five years in central research administration.
• Strong organizational, time management, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proactive leader with ability to manage multiple tasks and use AI in research administration.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and staff throughout funded project lifecycle, including proposal prep and submission.
• Review, negotiate, and manage awards; serve as primary contact for research admins.
• Coordinate with departments on NIH/NSF/DOD guidelines and AI-enabled processes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

AI tools

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Boston University in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Pre-Award Officer to support faculty and staff through the life cycle of funded projects, including proposal preparation, review, submission, and award negotiation.

The SPAO will work with multiple departments, serve as primary contact for grant proposals and federal sponsor policies (NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE), and leverage AI tools to streamline research administration.