Research Administration Coordinator
MIT•Cambridge, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Research Administration Coordinator in Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) reports directly to the Senior Manager of Research Administration. This role is responsible for the general compliance of department and research accounts and is a key component of the department’s research operation. The coordinator will manage sponsored programs for DMSE and perform diverse financial duties including preparing, reviewing, and submitting budgets, reconciling and auditing monthly accounts, and preparing and analyzing financial reports for multiple accounts or projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two years of finance or accounting experience
- Comfortable with complex calculations and budgeting
- Intellectual curiosity, creative problem solving, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to quickly meet short turn-around times
- Puzzle-solving professional who can multitask and perform hands-on work in a team-based work group
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical and communications skills
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with federal research regulations, academic programs and administration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
- Experience with SAP, Kuali Coeus, QuickBase and electronic proposal submission software
Responsibilities
- General compliance of department and research accounts
- Coordinate sponsored program for DMSE
- Prepare, review, and submit budgets
- Reconcile and audit monthly accounts
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for multiple accounts or projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
