Grants Administrator I - Medical Practice Evaluation Center, hybrid

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

20d•$70,720 - $92,570•Hybrid

About The Position

The Massachusetts General Hospital’s Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) is seeking a full-time Grant Administrator to oversee and manage the Center’s sponsored research portfolio throughout the award life cycle. The role partners on grant applications, develops budgets, provides guidance, resolves issues, and supports the research proposal and submission process. It serves as the primary liaison among Principal Investigators, MGB Research Management, and research administrators at affiliate and subaward sites. Under the guidance of the MPEC Administrative Finance Manager, the Grant Administrator follows sponsor policies and procedures, advises MPEC investigators on research administration, and supports successful execution of sponsored awards. The role also assists with study procurement, follows applicable procurement regulations, troubleshoots issues and roadblocks, and represents the Center. It supports responsible and compliant use of sponsored award and sundry funds through budget forecasting, fund statement monitoring, accounting issue resolution, and oversight of personnel allocations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Financial Management or a related field is required; a bachelor’s degree in Financial Management is preferred. Experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
1–2 years of research administration experience required.
Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Good organization and coordination skills.
Ability to work accurately with large financial data sets.
Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor, and organization funding guidelines and policies.
Good negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to make sound judgments and resolve problems.
Submit a role-specific cover letter and resume; applications missing either component will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the Center’s sponsored research portfolio throughout the award life cycle.
Partner on grant applications, build budgets, provide guidance, resolve issues, and support the research proposal and submission process.
Serve as the primary liaison among Principal Investigators, MGB Research Management, and research administrators at affiliate and subaward sites.
Comply with sponsor policies and procedures and advise MPEC investigators on research administration.
Support successful execution of sponsored awards.
Assist with study procurement and follow applicable procurement regulations.
Troubleshoot issues and resolve roadblocks to advance research efforts; represent the Center effectively.
Conduct budget forecasting, monitor fund statements, resolve accounting issues, and oversee personnel allocations to ensure responsible and compliant use of sponsored award and sundry funds.