Manager, Research Administration

Manager, Research Administration

Manager, Research Administration, Haystack Observatory, (6 month term with possibility of extension), to be responsible for all aspects of financial administration at Haystack Observatory which has a diverse sponsor base and annual activities exceeding $20M. Will advise principal investigators (PIs) on complex pre- and post-award matters; monitor the financial performance of grants/contracts, providing regular updates to PIs on the proper distribution of resources and use of funds;

provide financial analysis and oversight and prepare reports for PIs/senior administrators/sponsors; monitor sponsored research and discretionary accounts, ensuring compliance with MIT and sponsor policies through to close-out; interact with PIs to develop a wide range of research proposal budgets and associated administrative content; collaborate on solving complex issues; and perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in a related field; a minimum of four years of finance experience or equivalent; experience with federal contracts and guidelines and financial administration in an academic research environment; experience with MS Office, including high-level proficiency with Excel; excellent customer service, analytical, organizational, and communication skills; willingness to learn new business methods/computational skills; writing, supervisory, and interpersonal skills; good judgment, tact, and discretion with sensitive/confidential matters;

ability to manage changing and conflicting priorities; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Preferred:
Experience with research proposal processing and pre-award administration; knowledge of enterprise financial systems, grants management tools, multidimensional databases; and MIT experience.

Haystack is located in Westford, MA. This is a 50% effort position and the pay range is to be prorated accordingly, $42,500 - $52,550. This position is benefits eligible.