Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this position provides life-cycle grants management support to sponsored research portfolios of senior faculty members and trainees in the Department of Microbiology. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting with grant and fellowship applications by developing the budget, providing hands-on guidance and reviewing for accuracy and completeness; developing and maintaining accurate financial projections for faculty members, proactively suggesting alternative spending plans; authorizing payments and procurement transactions for all lab expenditures; reconciling financial accounts on a monthly basis, and managing effort certifications. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal, state, granting agency and university policies and funding regulations and communicating policy updates to faculty and lab personnel; escalating issues and concerns to the Finance Manager in a timely manner; working directly with the HR coordinator to set up new appointments, process terminations, coordinate visa applications and renewals, and submit payroll changes. Performs related job duties as required.
Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:
Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Salary Grade: 055
Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
2+ years of grants management or related experience required
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting strongly preferred. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and demonstrated research administration experience in an academic or non-profit environment preferred. Excellent organizational, verbal, problem solving and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously with frequent deadlines in an interactive environment. Excellent attention to detail is critical.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Internal Number: 50950BR
About Harvard University Medical School
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
