Senior Pre-Award Officer, Sponsored Programs

Boston University • Boston, MA

4d • $100,275 - $115,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, the Senior Pre-Award Officer (SPAO) supports faculty and staff throughout the lifecycle of funded projects, including proposal preparation, review and submission; award review and negotiation; and project management and close-out. The role draws on significant experience supporting research programs across multiple departments, ranging from small to large.

The SPAO serves as the primary contact for research-active faculty and administrators on grant proposals and other research administration matters. The officer may also provide specialized support to faculty preparing large or complex proposals and offer additional assistance or training to faculty and staff during the project lifecycle.

The position requires extensive knowledge of major federal funding sources, including NIH, NSF, DoD, and DOE, as well as research foundations and federal guidelines and policies. The SPAO contributes to improvements in research administration, including by serving on University committees, and acts as a subject matter expert on the proposal process and federal policies. Most activities are completed independently, with consultation with the Manager for new or unusual circumstances.

Requirements

• Significant experience supporting research programs across multiple departments.
• Extensive knowledge of major federal funding sources, including NIH, NSF, DoD, and DOE.
• Extensive knowledge of research foundations and federal guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and staff throughout the funded-project lifecycle, including proposal preparation, review and submission, award review and negotiation, project management, and close-out.
• Support research programs across multiple departments and programs of varying sizes.
• Serve as the primary contact for research-active faculty and administrators regarding grant proposals and other research administration matters.
• Provide support to faculty preparing large or complex proposals and provide additional assistance or training during the project lifecycle as needed.
• Participate in efforts to improve research administration, including serving on University committees related to research administration.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the proposal process and federal policies.
• Complete most activities independently and consult with the Manager about new or unusual circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed