Senior Research Administrator

MIT•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

SENIOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR , School of Engineering, is responsible for oversight of financial operations for the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub, including managing budgets, aiding in the development of funding mechanisms for the RFP program, and ensuring financial compliance and efficiency throughout the project's lifecycle. The role ensures the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub is in compliance regarding administration/financial activities; advises and educates principal investigators (PIs) and staff on all aspects of sponsored activity financial administration; coordinates with RAS on numerous subrecipient awards and manages oversight; interprets MIT policies and agreement requirements pertaining to financial oversight and implements financial policy, procedure, and process improvements; reviews and prepares financial reporting and administration; authorizes and oversees expenditures of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub; and coordinates internal and external audits and manages role authorizations for financial staff. The full job description is available, here .

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and minimum of four years of progressive experience in international, industry, and other non-US Government sponsored financial administration/accounting or related field
experience in academic programs and administration
diligence
excellent organizational skills
attention to detail
strong analytical and communications skills
discretion and tact
ability to meet short turn-around times
proven customer service skills and ability to manage competing priorities and perform hands-on work in a team-based environment
ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
project management and design solution skills
experience being a resource for others
strong communication, organization, and computer skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with MIT financial systems and sponsored accounting
experience administering projects, programs or processes within MIT
experience with Cognos, or Kuali Coeus
advanced knowledge of Excel
knowledge of SAP or similar accounting package

Responsibilities

managing budgets
aiding in the development of funding mechanisms for the RFP program
ensuring financial compliance and efficiency throughout the project's lifecycle
ensuring the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub is in compliance regarding administration/financial activities
advising and educating principal investigators (PIs) and staff on all aspects of sponsored activity financial administration
coordinating with RAS on numerous subrecipient awards and manages oversight
interpreting MIT policies and agreement requirements pertaining to financial oversight and implements financial policy, procedure, and process improvements
reviewing and preparing financial reporting and administration
authorizing and overseeing expenditures of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub
coordinating internal and external audits and manages role authorizations for financial staff