Job Description
Primary responsibilities include:
- Proposal and budget development
- University and sponsor policy and guideline interpretation for faculty members and their lab personnel
- Forecasting expenses and providing regular as well as ad hoc financial reports to Department and faculty
- Reconciling faculty and lab research needs with overall financial picture and making recommendations regarding spending rates
- Monitoring accounts to ensure compliance with federal, University and/or sponsor regulations
Other duties include, but are not limited to:
- Acting as effort report coordinator
- Approving payments over certain dollar thresholds
- Training lab managers and other lab personnel on sponsored research policies and procedures
- Assisting in implementing policies at the department level and recommending process improvements
- Helping to resolve issues related to research funding and related to migrating and/or transferring labs
Hard Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years directly related work experience in an academic environment
- Knowledge of NIH/NSF grant policies
- Understanding of Uniform Guidance
- Experience with federal and non-federal sponsors
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Soft Skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
- High degree of judgment for sound decision-making
- Handling sensitive information
- Effective communication with faculty
- Commitment to customer service
- Willingness to take on additional tasks
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts and some days remote. (First 90 days are fully onsite)
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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