Associate Director of Research Administration

Harvard University • Boston, MA

4d • Remote

About The Position

The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations. The Sponsored Programs Administration office supports the school's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds. It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. The Sponsored Programs Administration office is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals, review and negotiate awards/contracts, and provide oversight during an award to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies. The Associate Director will support innovative research at the world's leading public health research institution. Areas of research are focused across nine academic departments which include Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Genetics & Complex Diseases, Global Health & Population, Health Policy & Management, Immunology & Infectious Disease, Nutrition and Social Behavioral Sciences. The Associate Director will provide leadership across the whole research administration enterprise while servicing a portfolio of academic departments and centers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree
• Certifications related to University sponsored research or research administration content.
• Use Teams, Zoom, Microsoft suite and similar software needed to perform responsibilities.
• Comfort with using AI as a job aid
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting a high level of effective diplomacy
• Advanced working knowledge of research compliance issues & of key federal regulations
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness to be flexible and work well with different teams/people required

Responsibilities

• Acts as a signatory for the President and Fellows of Harvard College for all sponsored research documents
• Reviews awards for consistency with the proposal and compliance with Harvard policies and practices
• Negotiates terms and conditions at all stages of a project included in a variety of documents such as DUAs, amendments, awards as well as other related documents
• Provides full support for all award management responsibilities, such as prior approvals, re-negotiations, and situation interpretation
• Communicates consistently and effectively with all stakeholders
• The Associate Director works with all parties (e.g. PIs, sponsors, OVPR, OGC, RMAS, IRB) to resolve issues, establish solutions, and exercise a high level of sound judgement
• Is a School and University expert in research administration
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree