Grants Administrator, General Internal Medicine
Hybrid · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Grant Administrator II in DGIM at Mass General Brigham is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of research grants for a portfolio of investigators, including proposal development, submission, award management, financial reporting, and compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines. The role entails budgeting, budget justifications, and materials for financial reporting; reviewing proposals for sponsor requirements; monitoring expenditures and ensuring cost allowability; using DGIM/Workday systems to manage workflows; serving as primary liaison between investigators, research management, sponsors, and subaward sites; and providing post-award support for reporting and compliance. The position requires collaboration across investigators and administrative staff, familiarity with NIH/NSF/DoD/DOE funding streams, and experience with common grant management tools. Availability to work in-person two days per week with a hybrid arrangement in Boston, MA. EEO statements and compensation information are included in the posting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree and/or CRA (Certified Research Administrator) a plus
- 2-3+ years of experience in research administration
- Strong knowledge of federal regulations (NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE, etc.) and Uniform Guidance
- Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe; willingness to learn new applications and systems as needed
- Proficiency with common grant management systems (e.g., eRA Commons, Research.gov, ASSIST, SciENcv, Proposal Central)
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical skills; ability to create accurate and compliant budgets
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Positive customer-service orientation, professional manner, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to make independent judgments and resolve problems
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, reprioritizing as needed
- Willingness to take on new challenges and openness to change
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