Grants Administrator - Dermatology

The Research Grants Coordinator works with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop grant submissions, perform budget forecasting, monitor fund statements, resolve accounting issues, handle accounts payable/accounts receivable, process purchase orders, and serve as liaison to grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions. The role provides guidance, resolves issues, and helps navigate the research proposal, submission, and application process. Essential Functions Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records in compliance with institutional and research sponsors. Assists with budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting. Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines, verifying that all sponsor requirements are met. Processes purchase orders and manages accounts receivable/accounts payable, resolving accounting requests. Manages an assigned portfolio of research departments and serves as the primary pre‑award/post‑award resource for department administrators and PIs. Monitors expenditures to assure budgetary compliance, verifies and evaluates excessive charges, and advises on the allowability of costs to be charged to grants. Education Associate's Degree in Financial Management required or Associate's Degree in a related field required. Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management preferred. Experience Research administration experience 1‑2 years required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills. Good organization and coordination skills. Ability to work with large financial data sets accurately. Strong understanding of research agency, sponsor, and organizational funding guidelines and policies. Good negotiation skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to make sound judgments and resolve problems. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or any other status protected under law. The corporation will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other employment benefits and privileges. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts General Hospital