Grants Administrator Or Senior Grants Administrator (remote Opportunity)

Northeastern University

Boston, MA, United States
Base: $53,615 - $75,728 (administrator); $67,855 -...
Bachelor's degree required
2 to 6 years grant administration experience
Knowledge of federal regulations omb uniform guidance far
The position primarily focuses on post-award administration including monitoring spending, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor regulations

Job Summary

  • The position primarily focuses on post-award administration including monitoring spending, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor regulations.
  • Candidates will serve as a liaison between the Bouvé College Office of Research and Northeastern University Research Enterprise Services to facilitate award closeouts and reporting.
  • The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The position primarily focuses on post-award administration including monitoring spending, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor regulations.

Salary

Base: $53,615 - $75,728 (Administrator); $67,855 - $95,845 (Senior); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2 to 6 years grant administration experience
  • Knowledge of federal regulations OMB Uniform Guidance FAR
  • Proficiency with Workday Finance Excel Cognos
  • Experience managing payroll and budget burn rates

Nice-to-have

  • Masters degree preferred for Senior level
  • CRA or CFRA certification highly desired
  • Familiarity with NIH ASSIST Grants.gov eRA Commons
  • Previous use of research administration systems
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree minimum
  • 2 to 5 years experience for Administrator level
  • 4 to 6 years experience for Senior Administrator level
  • Valid US work authorization without sponsorship
  • CRA or CFRA certification preferred

Work Rights

Must maintain valid US work authorization without sponsorship

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