Senior Research Administrator

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.4+ of research administrative experienceExperience working heavily with financial aspects of grants/research administrationAnalytical skills, proficient to expert level in ExcelSenior Research Administrator$48-$55/hrContract: 6+ monthsOnsite: Boston, MA 02115Must Haves :Bachelors Degree4+ of research administrative experienceExperience working heavily with financial aspects of grants/research administrationAnalytical skills, proficient to expert level in ExcelPreferred :Research Administration Certification (CRA)Healthcare industry experienceJob Description: a healthcare system is seeking a Senior Research Administrator to support the pre & post award process. Responsibilities include:Coordinates and/or performs pre-award functions such as assisting Principal Investigators in completion of grant proposals including budget development, drafting administrative sections, collecting materials, and obtaining institutional review/approval.Oversees/performs post-award functions such as allocation of research labor costs across funding sources consistent with level of research effort.Coordinates departmental research effort reporting and ensures timely submission certified effort reports, and may approve purchase requisitions in compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.May help research staff identify sources of funding by maintaining knowledge of agency programs and disseminating information to staff.Partners with appropriate institutional central offices to represent the needs of the research faculty and to resolve complex problems.Analyzes monthly expenses and overall status of each grant.Works with the Department Administrators and Principal Investigators to develop annual budgets and forecasts.Reconciles monthly expense variances between hospital financial systems and budgets.Forecasts funds over/under expenditures and provide monthly status reports to the Principal Investigators.Performs other financial analysis as cludes preparation and submission of annual progress reports.Ensures timely renewal of grant and subcontracts and/or orderly closeout of completed sponsored activities.Attends meetings, institutional and/or industry training/conferences to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies.Mentors junior research administrators.#AFHRSeniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionAdministrativeIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Planet Group by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Research Administrator” roles.Research Administrator (All Levels), Office of Sponsored ResearchBoston, MA $55,000.00-$65,000.00 2 days agoBoston, MA $90,000.00-$95,000.00 6 days agoResearch Administrator II - $3,000 Sign-on-bonusSenior Research Administrator (Research Administrator II): Clinical Research - $5,000 Sign-on-BonusClinic Coordinator - (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm)Medford, MA $64,550.00-$96,850.00 3 days agoWaltham, MA $50,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week agoBoston, MA $85,000.00-$95,000.00 6 days agoClinic/Practice Assistant, Cardiology- MedfordBoston, MA $45,000.00-$50,000.00 6 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17