Research Administrator, Office of Sponsored Research

Broad Institute
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
Oct 08, 2025
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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to a Team Manager in the Office of Sponsored Research, this position provides research compliance and financial management support, including all aspects of pre and post-award administration. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills as demonstrated by working closely with faculty in an academic research environment over the past 5+ years. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES Prepares grant, subcontract/sub-award, and industry-sponsored proposals for a complex portfolio of Broad faculty investigators, working closely with faculty, sponsors, and relevant internal contacts to handle all aspects of Pre-Award administration including proposal review, submission, and award setup. Cultivates relationships and communicates regularly with research administration officials at collaborating institutions, particularly MIT, Harvard University, and the Harvard-affiliated hospitals. Independently monitors and maintains post-award grant management activities including providing faculty with ongoing financial reporting as well as serving as the primary point of contact on all compliance-related issues involving grants or contracts. Serves as a faculty liaison with sponsors, fostering ongoing relationships. Conversant with applicable sponsor rules and regulations; preparing and submitting documents in an accurate and timely manner. Assists with special agreements with Broad collaborators on sponsored activities, as needed, including staff billing arrangements and Specialized Service Facility charges. Oversees sponsored research project accounts, reviews and reconciles charges, and works with Principal Investigators and project account managers to forecast balances. Administers salary billing process including ongoing monitoring of effort and adherence to related salary and effort limitations imposed under sponsor or institute policies. Coordinates process with faculty for annual budget projections in conjunction with the budget office. Provide onboarding and ongoing pre and post-award grant administration REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree and/or significant related (2- 5+ years) experience supporting faculty in the areas of federal and non-federal grant administration at a non-profit organization. Computer literate and proficient in the use of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing applications, especially Google Suite. Knowledge of federal web-based grants management systems, enterprise financial systems, query tools, or grants management tools is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Works independently with minimal supervision; respects deadlines. Enjoys working in a fast-paced and challenging environment, and with all levels of institute staff. The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity. The expected base salary range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law. At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits. The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@broadinstitute.org for assistance.