Sr Research Administration Manager

We’re hiring! Join Project Zero as our Senior Research Administration Manager!

Are you an experienced research administration or finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in education? The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is seeking a Senior Research Administration Manager to oversee the pre- and post-award sponsored research portfolios for Project Zero, an internationally recognized research center pioneering creative thinking and learning.

What You’ll Do:
Manage Grants & Contracts: Partner with Principal Investigators (PIs) to manage sponsored research portfolios, grant budgets, complex financial reports, and project closeouts.
Strategic Financial Support: Serve as a key leader within Project Zero’s finance team, assisting with budget projections, spending compliance (Buy2Pay, Concur, HART), and year-end closing.
Collaborate & Guide: Advise research teams on financial regulations, university guidelines, and policy compliance.

Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years of experience in sponsored research or grants management.
Strong expertise with non-federal and sponsored awards.
Familiarity with university financial systems and complex budgeting.
A cover letter demonstrating basic qualifications is required to apply.

Position Highlights:
Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid work format)
Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Benefits: Robust Harvard benefits package including tuition assistance, generous paid time off, and comprehensive healthcare.

PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT: james_[email protected]
APPLICATION LINK: https://lnkd.in/gUFNcVAe

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Pay: $95,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, MA 02138