Sr. Grant Administrator

Description:

The Sr. Grant Administrator will be responsible for the pre and post award management of a portfolio of grants and contracts.

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

Skills:

Clinical research, Pre Award, Post Award, Grants, immunology

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Establish administrative and financial structures for all assigned grants/contracts according to the operating requirements of sponsor(s) and MGH administrative guidelines.

• Monitor all assigned monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and budget integrity. Work with PI to identify variations, trends, issues, etc. in a timely fashion and provide an accurate forecast for future spending.

• Monitor all grants and contracts for compliance issues.

• Work with the IRB on all applicable human and animal protocols, consents and related compliance issues including subject reimbursement. This includes MGH and other local, national, and international sites.

• Work closely with research finance administration and staff on assigned grants and contracts; attends monthly RADG meetings; keep current with federal (NIH in particular), state and other requirements, timelines and policy issues.

• Contribute to updating and maintenance of a centralized electronic (MGH shared drives) grants management and archiving system.

• Develop annual budgets in consultation with the PI and Administrative Director, Research for the duration of the grant/contract. Perform all activity related to closing out of current budget year and initiating new budget year.

• Verify that funds are available for all equipment, personnel and major purchases. Assure compliance with federal purchase and contract requirements.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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