Sr Research Administrator

Sr Research Administrator

86252BR

Pediatrics-Nephrology

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Research,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$78540.80-$125652.80 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Manager/Director, this individual contributor provides overall management of a Department/Division research portfolio in partnership with Principal Investigators to ensure compliance and successful completion of research activities. Independently performs complex pre-award and post-award functions for all federal and/or state grant funds, private foundation grants, subcontracts, discretionary and endowment funds, and/or any other sponsored funds. May participate in strategic planning for Department/Division. Acts as a consultant to and advisor of Principal Investigators regarding proposal and budget preparation, interpretation of sponsor guidelines and regulations, and problem resolution. Manages and oversees the grant application process, ensuring overall compliance and timely submission. Establishes departmental policies, systems and procedures to monitor research purchases and day-to-day spending. Performs financial analysis on grants including but not limited to forecasting and communicating results to Principal Investigators. May oversee departmental administration of effort reporting and ensures timely submission of completed effort reports. Collaborates with Department Administrator and appropriate Boston Children's central administrative offices to represent the needs of the Research Faculty. This position has signature authority on restricted funds. May involve training and/or mentoring less experienced Research Administrators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and/or performs pre-award functions such as assisting Principal Investigators in completion of grant proposals including budget development, drafting administrative sections, collecting materials, and obtaining institutional review/approval.
• Oversees/performs post-award functions such as allocation of research labor costs across funding sources consistent with level of research effort. Coordinates departmental research effort reporting and ensures timely submission certified effort reports, and may approve purchase requisitions in compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines. Use institutional resources to maintain department records of grant awards and agreements.
• May help research staff identify sources of funding by maintaining knowledge of agency programs and disseminating information to staff.
• Partners with appropriate institutional central offices to represent the needs of the research faculty and to resolve complex problems.
• Analyzes monthly expenses and overall status of each grant, processing necessary corrections through appropriate channels.
• Works with the Department Administrators and Principal Investigators to develop annual budgets and forecasts. Reconciles monthly expense variances between hospital financial systems and budgets. Forecasts funds over/under expenditures and provide monthly status reports to the Principal Investigators. Performs other financial analysis as needed. Includes preparation and submission of annual progress reports.
• Ensures timely renewal of grant and subcontracts and/or orderly closeout of completed sponsored activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/ GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of research administrative experience required OR 6 years of research administrative experience.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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