Sr. Grant Administrator

Sr. Grant Administrator

The Ragon Institute is a highly unique, innovative, and collaborative research center at the forefront of biomedical science. Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Harvard, the Ragon vision is a bold one : to harness the power of the immune system to prevent and cure human disease on a global scale. This vision is pursued and advanced every day by a group of highly motivated individuals. The Ragon Institute, at every level, depends upon collaboration, compassion, dedication, and innovation. It is a results-oriented organization that seeks people who not only embrace these values but who thrive in teams and want to work in a dynamic environment. The Sr. Grant Administrator will be responsible for the pre and post award management of a portfolio of grants and contracts within the Mass General, Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard. Works directly with the Principal Investigators and Administrative Director for Research in the submission of grant applications. Develops and monitors all financial aspects of complex awards, many with international subcontracts, ranging between ~$5 - $10 million. Primary duties include compliance, budget oversight and maintenance, subcontract management, reports to sponsors, and daily administrative and operational requirements of assigned contracts / grants.

Manages all phases of the research grant and contract administration, including grant related activities of an assigned portfolio of research departments. Provides guidance, resolves issues, and helps navigate the research proposal submission and application process. Responsible for budget development assistance, interpretation of sponsor requirements, as well as ensuring that proposals meet sponsor and institutional guidelines and regulations. Is expected to achieve Institutional Signing Authority and will support the highest complexity work.

Education : Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes. Licenses and Credentials Experience : Research administration experience 3-5 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Proficient in spreadsheet, database, accounting and other computer applications. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Good organization and coordination skills. Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy. Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor and organization funding guidelines and policies. Good negotiation skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to make good judgements and resolve problems.