Associate Director of Research Administration and Finance
Core
Senior leader providing strategic oversight of research administration and financial operations, leading a team of grants managers and supporting the full life cycle of sponsored and non-sponsored funding.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director of Research Administration and Finance
Builds
Strategic review and guidance on proposal development, post-award financial management, compliance activities, and scalable business practices for complex sponsored research programs.
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration / Financial Operations
Required skills
Supervisory experience, advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations, financial management, internal controls, compliance risk management, process improvement, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
MBA or relevant master's degree, experience with Harvard financial systems, knowledge of human subjects and animal use compliance, advanced Excel skills
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of research administrators and finance professionals; oversee departmental pre-award operations including proposal development and budgeting; manage post-award financial activities including reporting, cost transfers, and reconciliations; establish and oversee internal controls and compliance standards; collaborate with central administrative offices to ensure audit readiness and resolve compliance issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership