Grants Administrator II - McCance Center for Brain Health
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Somerville | |
| 399 Revolution Drive (Show on map) | |
 Apr 22, 2026 | |
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Summary
Manages the grant-related activity of an assigned portfolio of research departments. Provides guidance, resolves issues, and helps navigate the research proposal submission and application process. Responsible for budget development assistance, interpretation of sponsor requirements, as well as ensuring that proposals meet sponsor and institutional guidelines and regulations. May be eligible for institutional signature authority to sign on behalf of enterprise institutions. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records in compliance with institutional and research sponsors. -Prepares budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting. -Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met. -Monitors expenditures and assures budgetary compliance; verifies, identifies, and evaluates excessive charges; and advises on allowability of costs to be charged to grant. -Eligible for Institutional Signing Authority, which is subject to manager discretion and delegation. -Uses organizational research financial management applications to manage workflow and develop queries and reports. -Assist manager in the review of Grant Administrator I work and quality control review of data. Education Experience Research administration experience 2-3 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications. Must possess advanced MS Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint Skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and ability to build effective relationships with researchers, administrators, and finance teams. - Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy. - Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor, and organization funding mechanisms, guidelines, and policies. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations. -Detail-oriented and proactive approach with strong organizational and time management skills. -Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and regulatory compliance, including Good Clinical Practice -Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels. -Experience with systems such as Workday and OnCore a plus. -Good negotiation skills. -Ability to make independent judgments and resolve problems. -Ability to manage a busy workload and reprioritize as needed. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |