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Research Administrative Manager

Boston Children's Hospital

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2025

About the role

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

Job Posting Category

Research

Job Posting Description

General Summary
Under the general direction of the Chief or Manager/Director, provides overall management of the Department/Division/Program research portfolio in partnership with Principal Investigators to ensure compliance and successful completion of research activities. Performs complex pre-award and post-award functions for all federal and/or state grant funds, private foundation grants, subcontracts, discretionary and endowment funds, and/or any other sponsored funds.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning, financial analysis, and long-term projections for the department/division/program.
Advise Principal Investigators on proposal development, budgets, sponsor regulations, and grant submissions.
Manage full grant lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, effort reporting, and compliance oversight.
Oversee financial operations by monitoring spending, analyzing expenses, forecasting, reconciling variances, and reporting results.
Collaborate with institutional offices to address research faculty needs and resolve complex grant-related issues.
Supervise, mentor, and train staff while establishing policies, systems, and procedures to ensure quality and compliance.

Minimum Requirements
Education

Bachelors in Business Administration or Public Health

Experience

7 years of research administrative experience required.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.