Senior Research Administration Lead | Post-Award Compliance

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences seeks a senior leader to manage a team of Research Portfolio Managers, focusing on post-award management and compliance with school, university, and sponsor guidelines.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience, advanced analytical skills, and deep knowledge of sponsored research regulations to ensure financial integrity and effective administration across complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise research administration team; plan workflow and assign portfolio to team members.
• Lead hiring efforts and build an effective team in partnership with department leaders.
• Maintain knowledge of federal rules and sponsor regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced analytical ability

Post-award management

Compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

MBA or Masters’ degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences seeks a senior leader to manage a team of Research Portfolio Managers, focusing on post-award management and compliance with school, university, and sponsor guidelines.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience, advanced analytical skills, and deep knowledge of sponsored research regulations to ensure financial integrity and effective administration across complex programs.