Senior Research Portfolio Administrator - Grants & Finance

Harvard Medical School; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard Medical School's Department of Microbiology seeks a Senior Research Portfolio Administrator to manage a diverse portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored projects. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, you will handle pre- and post-award activities, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across multiple funding sources.

The role emphasizes strategic financial guidance for faculty, timely delivery of reports, and close collaboration with researchers and vendors within a

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in pre- and post-award management, including federal and non-federal awards.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills; ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all pre- and post-award activities for an assigned faculty portfolio.
• Prepare budgets, process awards, conduct financial analysis and forecasting.
• Manage reimbursements, vendor relations, and reporting; ensure sponsor compliance.
• Coordinate with University offices, sponsors, and vendors; monitor deadlines and deliverables.
• Support accounts payable, including invoices, purchasing, and card transactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Harvard Medical School's Department of Microbiology seeks a Senior Research Portfolio Administrator to manage a diverse portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored projects. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, you will handle pre- and post-award activities, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across multiple funding sources.

The role emphasizes strategic financial guidance for faculty, timely delivery of reports, and close collaboration with researchers and vendors within a