Research Portfolio Administrator

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 Harvard Medical School?

Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

About the Department of Neurobiology:

Founded as the first of its kind in 1966, the Department is committed to convening and nurturing a diverse community of individuals dedicated to promoting excellence and leadership in neurobiology education, research, and service. Diverse perspectives, talents, experiences, and contributions as HMS students, trainees, faculty, staff, and administrators are the foundation and drivers of our excellence.

Job Description

The Research Portfolio Administrator is responsible for lifecycle sponsored award management, and for enforcing and complying with all sponsor and University research- related policies and procedures. The portfolio will include contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements from federal agencies, industry sponsors, foundations, and foreign and international entities. The Research Administrator is expected to work closely with faculty and other Principal Investigators (PIs) and researchers. Although the role is expected to function with a great deal of autonomy, the individual will collaborate with colleagues in the department, the HMS Office of Research Administration (ORA), the Harvard University Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP), and other Harvard and external colleagues as needed. This position requires a high level of collaboration, attention to detail, accuracy, and independent judgement.

Pre-Award responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the application process with researchers, subrecipient institutions, and other administrators to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Working with PIs to prepare and submit grant applications for basic research, ensuring that all sponsor guidelines are met.
• Advising researchers on funding opportunity requirements, as well as fiscal, administrative, and compliance policies and procedures.