Associate Director of Research Administration

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Why join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. Our school is a special place to work because of its vibrant, mission-driven community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance are valued.

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The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations.

The Sponsored Programs Administration office supports the school's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds. It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. The Sponsored Programs Administration office is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals, review and negotiate awards/contracts, and provide oversight during an award to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies.

The Associate Director will support innovative research at the world's leading public health research institution. Areas of research are focused across nine academic departments which include Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Genetics & Complex Diseases, Global Health & Population, Health Policy & Management, Immunology & Infectious Disease, Nutrition and Social Behavioral Sciences. The Associate Director will provide leadership across the whole research administration enterprise while servicing a portfolio of academic departments and centers.

The Associate Director of Research Administration is a School and University signatory with primary responsibilities throughout the lifecycle of a research project. The Associate Director works closely with faculty and administrators in finalizing and signing funding requests, award documents, as well as award management/post-award items. The Associate Director is also responsible for drafting, interpreting, and negotiating awards and agreements, as well as other research related documents such as DUAs, and NDAs.

Throughout the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University, the Associate Director operates to ensure compliance with a wide variety of research policies, procedures, and regulations. Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, the Associate Director is expected to carry themselves with professionalism at all times routinely working with the Harvard Chan School's Dean's Office, University Offices such as Office of General Counsel (OGC), Office of the Vice Provost of Research (OVPR), Office of Technology Development (OTD), and Risk Management and Audit Services (RMAS) as well as other leaders throughout the Harvard Chan School and the University.

This role is expected to effectively apply a comprehensive command of the full body of sponsored research knowledge as well as related fields. The Associate Director of Research Administration is expected to have familiarity with and the ability to negotiate…