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Form of workThe Grant Manager will be responsible for the full lifecycle of research administration for the Health Law, Policy and Management Department (HLPM), including pre/post-award functions for all Department grants and contracts. HLPM has a current portfolio of $20M in awarded grants with 60 active awards. This will include overseeing the development and submission of grant applications with Department faculty. The Grant Manager will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a database of grant awards and monthly financial reporting for all funded projects. Additionally, the Grant Manager will oversee department payroll transactions and discretionary spending. Why SPH? Driven by our mission to improve the health of local, national and international populations, and deeply committed to igniting positive change in the world. Recognized worldwide for achievements in education, research and Public Health activism. Entrepreneurial and creative spirit in our pursuit of solutions, and innovative in our education. Our values drive what we do, and how we do it.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for HPLM pre/post award grant and contract administration, which includes overseeing the entire lifecycle of a grant or contract - from initial discussion of the application, to submission of the final report (science + financial) and account closeout. This includes application preparations, progress reports/continuations, financial transactions related to research (journals and payroll adjustments), monthly financial reporting and closeout (financial reporting to sponsor and closing account with BU), and other tasks as requested by the sponsor and/or school and department. This also includes meeting all internal and sponsor deadlines with accurate reports. Liaison with the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP). (40%)
- Generate monthly grant and financial reports and reconcile payroll activities and financial accounts with Boston University financial systems; resolve issues with Post Award Finance Office (PAFO) to ensure account compliance for all department accounts (research and discretionary). (20%)
- Responsible for the Department's payroll activities and corresponding payroll reports. Prepare monthly payroll distribution changes; reconcile salary expenses monthly. (20%)
- Provide faculty, department director and department chair with detailed reports monthly on external funding activities. Actively attend and participate in BU SPH SPOC meetings. (10%)
- Prepare and submit invoices to primary institutions for HLPM subcontracts. Process subcontract invoices for awarded subcontractors. (10%)
Required Skills
- Bachelors degree preferred with 5-8 years of research administration experience.
- Knowledge of Federal regulations for sponsored research.
- Strong analytical ability as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff.
- Must be able to handle multiple competing priorities. Self-directed, team-oriented and customer focused.
- Must be trusted with confidential information.
- Superior skills in Excel and other applications in Microsoft Office suite.
- Expert knowledge in SAP financial systems and BU financial applications preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree preferred with 5-8 years of research administration experience.
- Knowledge of Federal regulations for sponsored research.
- Strong analytical ability as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff.
- Must be able to handle multiple competing priorities. Self-directed, team-oriented and customer focused.
- Must be trusted with confidential information.
- Superior skills in Excel and other applications in Microsoft Office suite.
- Expert knowledge in SAP financial systems and BU financial applications preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
