Grants Administrator

Mass General Brigham

. Work with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop grant submissions .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $70,720 - $92,570 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant administration, including budget forecasting, compliance with funding guidelines, and financial reporting. Proficient in managing research proposals and maintaining accurate financial records while providing guidance to Principal Investigators and department administrators.

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Grant AdministrationBudget ForecastingFinancial ReportingResearch ComplianceProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

BudgetingFinancial ManagementAccountingData AnalysisProposal PreparationGrant WritingCompliance ReviewExpenditure MonitoringPortfolio ManagementRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationNegotiationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsDatabasesAccounting SoftwareComputer Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Financial ManagementAssociate's Degree in a Related Field

Industry Keywords

Research AdministrationGrantor AgenciesFunding GuidelinesSponsor PoliciesAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePurchase Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop grant submissions
Perform budget forecasting and monitor fund statements
Resolve accounting issues and process accounts payable/accounts receivable
Process purchase orders
Serve as liaison to grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions
Provide guidance and help navigate the research proposal, submission, and application process
Process and prepare research grant proposals, awards, and transactions
Maintain grant and contract records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor requirements
Assist with budgets, justifications, and financial reporting materials
Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines
Manage an assigned portfolio of research departments
Serve as the primary Pre-Award/Post-Award resource for department administrators and Principal Investigators
Monitor expenditures and assure budgetary compliance
Evaluate excessive charges and advise on the allowability of grant costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Financial Management required, or Associate's Degree in a Related Field of Study required
1–2 years of research administration experience required
Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Good organization and coordination skills
Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy
Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor, and organization funding guidelines and policies
Good negotiation skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to make good judgments and resolve problems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities