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Actalent

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Accounting & Tax
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's, 5 years of academic experience, NIH/NSF grant knowledge, familiarity with Uniform Guidance, and proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential.
  • You will develop proposals and budgets, ensure compliance, monitor accounts, train staff on policies, and recommend financial improvements for research funding and lab transitions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Five years directly related work experience in an academic environment
  • Knowledge of NIH/NSF grant policies
  • Understanding of Uniform Guidance
  • Experience with federal and non-federal sponsors
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Experience with financial systems/reporting applications (GMAS, OBI, PI Dashboard)
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
  • High degree of judgment for sound decision-making
  • Handling sensitive information
  • Effective communication with faculty
  • Commitment to customer service
  • Willingness to take on additional tasks
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Primary responsibilities include: proposal and budget development; University and sponsor policy and guideline interpretation for faculty members and their lab personnel; forecasting expenses and providing regular as well as ad hoc financial reports to Department and faculty; reconciling faculty and lab research needs with overall financial picture and making recommendations regarding spending rates; monitoring accounts to ensure compliance with federal, University and/or sponsor regulations. Other duties include, but are not limited to: acting as effort report coordinator; approving payments over certain dollar thresholds; training lab managers and other lab personnel on sponsored research policies and procedures; assist in implementing policies at the department level and recommend process improvements; help to resolve issues related to research funding and related to migrating and/or transferring labs.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Research Administrator Manager?

The primary responsibilities include proposal and budget development, interpreting University and sponsor policy for faculty, forecasting expenses, providing financial reports, reconciling research needs with financial considerations, ensuring compliance with regulations, acting as effort report coordinator, approving payments, training lab personnel, implementing policies at the department level, and resolving funding issues.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree and five years of directly related work experience in an academic environment are required. Additionally, knowledge of NIH/NSF grant policies, understanding of Uniform Guidance, experience with federal and non-federal sponsors, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and experience with financial systems/reporting applications are essential.

Is there a remote work option for this position?

Yes, this is a hybrid position that requires some days on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and some days working remotely.

What soft skills are essential for the Research Administrator Manager role?

Essential soft skills include the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, sound decision-making, handling sensitive information, effective communication with faculty, commitment to customer service, willingness to take on additional tasks, and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

What type of work environment can be expected?

The work environment is community-style, with a mix of in-office and remote work. There are also many extra events for celebrations and social engagement.

What is Actalent’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Actalent’s commitment includes hiring diverse talent, maintaining an inclusive environment, building a culture of care and engagement, and ensuring growth opportunities for all employees.

Is this a temporary or permanent position?

This is a permanent position.

How does Actalent handle accommodations for applicants with disabilities?

Actalent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the job application and interviewing process. Applicants can request accommodations by emailing actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.

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