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Research Administrator

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Boston Children's Hospital

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United States , Boston

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Research and Development

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26.62 - 42.59 USD / Hour
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Assists in pre-award functions such as preparing grant applications to ensure conformity with relevant sponsor guidelines, regulations, and hospital policy. Coordinates collection of grant application materials and receipt of institutional reviews and approvals to ensure timely submission. May assist in budget preparation as needed. Prepares financial transactions, such as employee travel and other reimbursements, and approves purchase requisitions in accordance with sponsor and hospital policy. Works with appropriate institutional central offices (Research Administration, Research Finance, Accounts Payable, etc.) to troubleshoot and resolve matters. Assists in the review of financial reports to monitor grant expenses to ensure compliance with sponsored award terms/conditions. Assists in preparing effort and financial reports for Principal Investigators to assist them in monitoring spending rates and planning for future spending needs. Participates in timely grant/award renewal process and the orderly closeout of sponsored activities. Attends institutional training to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies. We are seeking a team player to join the administrative office of the Vascular Biology Program as a Research Administrator I. This position is an excellent first step in research and grants administration.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assists in pre-award functions such as preparing grant applications to ensure conformity with relevant sponsor guidelines, regulations, and hospital policy
  • Coordinates collection of grant application materials and receipt of institutional reviews and approvals to ensure timely submission
  • May assist in budget preparation as needed
  • Prepares financial transactions, such as employee travel and other reimbursements, and approves purchase requisitions in accordance with sponsor and hospital policy
  • Works with appropriate institutional central offices (Research Administration, Research Finance, Accounts Payable, etc.) to troubleshoot and resolve matters
  • Assists in the review of financial reports to monitor grant expenses to ensure compliance with sponsored award terms/conditions
  • Assists in preparing effort and financial reports for Principal Investigators to assist them in monitoring spending rates and planning for future spending needs
  • Participates in timely grant/award renewal process and the orderly closeout of sponsored activities
  • Attends institutional training to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies
  • Facilitate the submission of grant applications, proposals, and progress reports
  • Manage and track upcoming deadlines
  • Maintain our grants database
  • Become proficient with learning and communicating funding and submission requirements
  • Deliver excellent, proactive customer service to our researchers and faculty
  • Provide cross coverage for our team (e.g., placing lab orders, monthly reconciliation of expenses, directing new lab members, etc.)
  • Assist with other projects and ongoing efficiencies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • A minimum of two years of financial experience
  • Excellent computer, data-entry, communication, critical thinking, time management, and interpersonal skills a must
What we offer:
  • flexible schedules
  • affordable health, vision and dental insurance
  • child care and student loan subsidies
  • generous levels of time off
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
  • Pension
  • Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
  • cell phone plan discounts
  • discounted rates on T-passes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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