Grant Administrator |

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
20 Shattuck Street (Show on map)
Jul 24, 2025
Summary Works with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop grant submissions, perform budget forecasting, monitor fund statements, resolve accounting issues, perform accounts payable/accounts receivable, process POs, and function as liaison to grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions. Provides guidance, resolves issues and helps navigate the research proposal and submission and application process. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records in compliance with institutional and research sponsors. -Assists with budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting. -Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met. -Responsible for processing purchase orders, managing accounts receivable/accounts payable, and resolving accounting requests. -Take ownership of managing an assigned portfolio of research departments and serve as the primary Pre-Award/Post-Award resource for department administrators and PIs. -Monitors expenditures and assures budgetary compliance; verifies, identifies, and evaluates excessive charges; and gives advice on allowability of costs to be charged to grant. -Other duties, as assigned. Education Associate's Degree Financial Management required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required or Bachelor's Degree Financial Management preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Research administration experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications. - Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. - Good organization and coordination skills. - Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy. - Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor, and organization funding guidelines and policies. - Good negotiation skills. - Ability to work independently. - Ability to make good judgments and resolve problems. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.