Harvard University

Harvard University

Senior Research Portfolio Administrator

Boston, MA, United States · Senior · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 18 hours ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingExcelAuditingCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.
  • About the Department of Immunology: The Department of Immunology is deeply rooted in fundamental inquiry to understand the basic mechanisms of immunity and their roles in disease and health.
  • The SPGA will be the source of information for the application of fiscal and sponsored policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Support internal and external audit and compliance-related activities.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Five or more years of related experience in research administration, grants management, pre-and post-award management (including both federal and non-federal awards), finance, or related experience required.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with Excel, ability to navigate enterprise Oracle applications, adaptability with web-based tools, and data research skills highly desirable.
  • ability to adapt to shifting priorities and navigate ambiguity.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach.
  • Sense of humor is a must.
  • Exceptional judgment and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent interpersonal and management skills with facility to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Positive customer-service orientation.
  • System Experience with Harvard systems and policies highly preferred.
  • Competencies required ability to independently prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in achieving outcomes; ability to adapt to shifting priorities and navigate ambiguity.
  • Robust problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, and imagine alternatives.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.

Compensation

  • Post-award/Financial Management duties include Authorizing and approving expenditures, preparing/reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual sponsor & internal financial reports, and forecasting financial scenarios.
  • SPGA may also oversee a service center/Core in conjunction with the Core's Administrative Director for monthly financial reporting, invoicing and A/R monitoring, will work closely with HMS's Cost Accounting team as part of the annual Service Center/Core review.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Oversee all aspects of the grant application process, including development of proposal budgets in accordance with sponsor and University guidelines; serve as guide and counselor to faculty and trainees throughout the gr
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