The Grant Administrator report to the Associate Dean of Research and be an integral part of a team that provides direct support for faculty and staff throughout the lifecycle of a funded project. The individual will be involved in both pre- and post-award activities and will work collaboratively with others in the Office of Research and the broader BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. The Grant Administrator will be responsible for providing guidance and assistance to faculty and staff in their development and submission of proposals for sponsored research; managing financial accounts; and representing them in communication with university administrative offices and federal and private funding agencies for sponsored research. This position necessitates knowledge of federal funding agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, IES) funding guidelines, as well as familiarity with other major foundations and sponsors. The individual will also be engaged in a variety of initiatives ranging from systems implementation to policy and process development and will remain up to date on developments in research administration through involvement with university committees and meetings.
B.A./B.S., Masters preferred
3-5 years of experience within the field of research administration/sponsored programs administration
Background in grant preparation and management experience desirable
Experience with and knowledge of major federal/non-federal sponsors and electronic grants administration systems such as grants.gov, eRA Commons, Fastlane, and similar systems preferred
Must be self-directed, possess good judgment and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Internal Number: 2575
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