Grant Administration Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•$70,720 - $92,570•Remote

About The Position

The Grant Administration Specialist position offers a great opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in Research Administration. This opportunity will help you gain grant lifecycle knowledge and expand your professional development by exposing you to various assignments across MGB Research Management and MBG entities. The RSS Team provides consulting support services for special projects, oversight of complex programs, assisting with high-volume workload periods, filling gaps due to vacancies, or providing specific in-depth training. The mission of the RSS Team includes proactively addressing the demands of grant administration across MGB entities and external institutions, by providing exceptional customer service to distinguished research investigators and collaborators in their pioneering efforts in science and medicine. Work responsibilities, as well as learning opportunities, will vary across the spectrum of research administration based on the assignment. The individual may be engaged in multiple obligations, including both short-term and long-term consulting commitments across MGB entities and external clients. Assignments may include, but not limited to proposal preparation, post-award management, financial analysis, contracts and process improvement. You may be the primary point of contact for Principal Investigators and Department Administrators at the MGB Entities and/or may work alongside other Department Administrators.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (experience can be considered in lieu of a degree)
At least 3-5 years of grant writing/administration experience required
Knowledge of grant funding processes, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling grant proposals and reports.
Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

Complete all the necessary trainings required and recommend by the RSS Team Lead.
Work with RSS team members/mentors to assist with Pre-Award, Post-Award, Contracts, and Finance assignments.
Become familiar with the grant management system (Insight).
Become familiar with the NIH Grant Policy Statement, standard federal grant regulations, as well as Mass General Brigham policies and standard operating procedures.
Research and answer inquiries from Department Administrators and PIs, and communicate institutional policy, procedure, and documentation requirements.
Transition to an independent RSS Grant Specialist with minimal supervision. (usually within a 3-month period).