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MIT Office of Resource Development · 22 hours ago

Research Administrator

Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

MIT Office of Resource Development is seeking a Research Administrator for the Mechanical Engineering department. This role is responsible for coordinating research administration financial activities, supporting sponsored research grants and contracts management, and preparing and analyzing budgets and financial reports.

Fundraising

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinating the research administration financial activities

Working closely with the Director in the ME-Research Administration (ME-RAS)

Supporting sponsored research grants and contracts management

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

Utilizing advanced concepts such as cost-sharing and under-recovery

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 OfficeSAPCOGNOSCustomer service orientationMultitaskingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailInitiative

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 and 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

MIT Office of Resource Development

At MIT, we pursue education, research, and innovation with a passion for serious impact.

Cambridge, MA, US

51-200 employees

http://development.mit.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Diana Castaneda

HR Business Partner/Operations Manager

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