Research Portfolio Manager

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for post-award management for a portfolio of faculty sponsored and non-sponsored research funding. The portfolio is of medium complexity. Working under the guidance of senior team members, this position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with key sponsor and university regulations, including those of federal sponsors.

Profile: Experienced professional, independently performs day-to-day tasks and continues to develop knowledge and skills

Knowledge: Utilizes professional knowledge and experience to apply concepts, principles and technical capabilities in performing varied tasks within established guidelines

Complexity: Performs moderately complex projects of small to medium scope within defined parameters. Applies judgment in analyzing issues and resolving problems using established policies and procedures.

Autonomy: Works independently on routine and moderately complex matters within established guidelines. Seeks guidance for complex tasks. Collaborates with colleagues to exchange information and complete assignments. May deliver training to clients and staff.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Collaborate  with other offices (OSP, ORAC, FAS Finance) or functional areas (HR, Academic Affairs etc.) as needed to effectively manage research portfolios. For example, collaborate with OSP proposal development manager during the proposal submission process.

Award management

• Monitors expenses on a variety of funds, reconciling on a monthly basis and ensuring funds are spent compliantly with university and sponsor policies