MIT Office of Resource Development · 8 hours ago
Research Administrator
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.
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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
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