Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Senior Research Administrator
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Research Administrator to manage comprehensive financial operations for the MIT Generative Artificial Intelligence Impact Consortium. The role involves overseeing financial management, budgeting, and reporting while coordinating with various financial staff to ensure alignment with award terms.
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Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive financial management for the MIT Generative Artificial Intelligence Impact Consortium (MGAIC)
Manage a complex consortia structure, including coordinating financial flows, membership contributions, and reporting requirements
Perform high level financial management and oversee all financial operations, including developing and implementing financial models and strategies for both the sponsored research structure and consortium structure
Responsible for financial planning, budget analysis, and reporting to financial counterparts in the Office of Innovation and Strategy (OIS)
Coordinate with DLCI financial staff to establish, monitor, and maintain project accounts, ensuring appropriate access and alignment with award terms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a finance, business administration, accounting, management or related field required
Minimum of 4 years' experience in accounting or finance required
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration, financial recordkeeping, and reporting
Strong computer skills required, including proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel) and enterprise accounting and data base tools required
Strong financial management/forecasting, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including follow-through skills in order to see projects and issues through to completion
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Receptivity to learning new business methods and computational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Preferred
Experience with SAP, BrioQuery, Kuali Coeus, and Cognos highly desirable
Experience financial administration experience in an academic research environment preferred
MIT experience highly desirable
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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