Sponsored Programs Administrator

Requisition Number: 33298

Title: Sponsored Programs Administrator

School/Unit: Harvard School of Public Health

Department: Office of Financial Services

Location: Boston

 

Duties And Responsibilities:

The Sponsored Programs Administrator works with one or more Assistant Directors and interacts as necessary both within the school's central administration, and with other related HSPH and University offices and sponsors to complete an array of pre-award, and other awards management tasks including review of routine proposals and awards for compliance with Harvard and sponsor requirements; authorizing new accounts and changes to existing accounts. S/he interacts with faculty, department and other administrators, and sponsors as needed to complete proposal, award and related tasks. This position independently prepares routine sub-agreements for internal review and approval, and submission to collaborating organizations; process prior approval requests; interpret basic internal and external sponsor regulations and requirements; review financial data and run reports for direct supervisor or other OFS managers or directors; identify and resolve routine problems arising during all phases of the sponsored project life cycle; maintain information in the GMAS grants management system and in office records under the coordination of the Manager of Quality Assurance; complete assigned tasks as directed by supervisor or other members of management. Additional responsibilities include managing follow up procedures to ensure timely completion of all key transactions, and maintaining related files.


Required Education, Experience and Skills:

A college degree with at least three years of direct experience or a combination of education and substantial direct experience totaling seven years is required. The candidate must be highly skilled in using a variety office equipment and applications software, particularly database applications, Microsoft Word, Adobe, MS Excel, and the Internet as well as ability to learn new software applications and database applications essential.  S/he must have exceptional service orientation with a genuine desire to provide high level assistance and energetic responsiveness. The ability to independently review complex and sophisticated materials and information is required as well as the ability to work very effectively under competing demands from various sources, and exercise diplomacy and discretion in all interactions. Excellent written, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required. S/he must demonstrate solid judgment across all areas of responsibility. The ability to meet deadlines is critical. The candidate must be willing to engage in continuous learning in the field of research administration.

Harvard offers amazing benefits such as: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year. We also offer a great variety of medical plans, an excellent dental plan, a University funded retirement plan, fitness reimbursement and a competitive tuition assistance program ($40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and more). Be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!!

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you would like to see a full description of this position or would like to apply for this job opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter on-line (copy and paste the following link into your browser): http://www.jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=37268

********Harvard School of Public Health  Spring Career Fair*********

Please join us to learn more about employment opportunities at Harvard School of Public Health and to attend workshops to enhance your job search!

 

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

3:00pm to 6:00pm

Kresge Cafeteria

677 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

(Conveniently located on the Green Line, Brigham Circle “T” stop)

 

Open to the Harvard Community and the Public!

 

We have opportunities in the following areas:

·  Research

·  Program Management

·  Grants Administration

·  General Administration

·  Finance

·  And More!!

 

Representatives from Human Resources, HSPH Departments, and Harvard University Employment Services will be available to answer questions and provide information.

 

For directions please visit http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/about/location-and-directions/

 

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