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Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 23 hours ago

Research Administrator

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Administrator in the Mechanical Engineering department. The role involves coordinating financial activities related to sponsored research grants and contracts, providing budgeting support, and preparing financial reports for research projects.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Responsibilities

Coordinating the research administration financial activities
Providing financial and budgeting support
Preparing and analyzing budgets and financial reports for a portfolio of sponsored research projects
Developing knowledge and skills in sponsored award administration from pre-award through post-award
Interacting with faculty and staff in other central offices such as Research Administration Services (RAS), Sponsored Accounting, and VPF

Qualification

Grants managementFederal research regulationsFinancial analysisMicrosoft OfficeCOGNOSSAPKualiCustomer service orientationMultitaskingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field
a minimum of three years of experience in finance or accounting
knowledge of federal research regulations
experience in academic programs and administration
excellent attention to detail
strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
confidentiality with sensitive information
customer service orientation
excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
ability to take initiative, meet short turn-around times, multitask, interact effectively with people at all levels and work in a fast-paced, challenging, and team-based work environment
grants management experience
broad understanding of COGNOS

Preferred

Knowledge of and experience with MIT financial systems and sponsored accounting
proficiency with SAP, Kuali, and electronic proposal submission software

Company

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
dateFounded in 1861
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://web.mit.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.11B
Key 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

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Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
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Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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