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Senior Sponsored Research Administrator - Harvard T.H School of Public Health

  • 1.  Senior Sponsored Research Administrator - Harvard T.H School of Public Health

    Posted 03-14-2022 13:30
    Edited by laura chau 03-14-2022 13:31

    The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication.  To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations.

    The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) supports the school's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds.  It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. SPA is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals for funding and to ensure that proposals and then awards conform and are managed according to sponsor guidelines and University policies. 

    The Senior Sponsored Research Administrator (SSRA) supports the school's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds.  It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. The Office of Research Administration is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals for funding and to ensure that proposals and then awards conform and are managed according to sponsor guidelines and University policies.

    Responsibilities:

    • Review of proposals and awards for compliance;
    • Interpretation of sponsor guidelines and policies;
    • Mentoring and training junior staff and new hires as well as team and departments as needed;
    • Authorization of new accounts and changes to existing accounts;
    • Serves as a resource for SRAs, the departments and the Research Administration Support Team (RAST). Identifies and provides ad hoc problem solving;
    • Provides outstanding customer support that is consistent with established standards and best practices and prioritizes work based on an understanding of needs and expectations;
    • Interacts with: Academic Dept. Staff (GM, ADF, research coordinators and, as necessary, faculty/PIs), Central Offices (SPA staff, OSP, OHRA, IACUC, etc.) and External Customers (Harvard affiliates, other Harvard Schools and sponsors;
    • Communicates with Harvard Chan School and Harvard University staff, sponsors and collaborators;
    • Participates in proposal development; advises department on terms and requirements of funding opportunities;
    • Approves and submits eSNAP progress reports and simple foundation progress reports;
    • Approves and submits initial no-cost extension requests in eRA commons;
    • Reviews award notices, utilizing Assistant/Associate Director assistance (as needed), for proper account set up in GMAS;
    • Understands, interprets and explains award terms and conditions to departments;
    • Performs basic negotiation and acceptance of incoming and outgoing sponsored agreements on behalf of Harvard with Assistant/Associate Director's oversight;
    • Assists department with sponsor requests; secures necessary documents from department or other administrative offices for grant processes
    • Understands, interprets and applies relevant sponsor and University policy to assure best grants management practices;
    • Participates in audit processes;
    • Assists the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) with sponsor funding deposits; performs account updates independently in GMAS, as necessary.
    • Performs other duties as assigned

     

    Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.

    Learn more about the School's mission, objectives, and core values and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

    EEO Statement
    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, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    PLEASE NOTE: The primary work location for this position is Boston, MA and in order to be on Harvard payroll, you must reside in one of the following states – MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, VT, NY, MD, or CA. We are also working primarily remotely at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Until our return to campus, this interview process and position will be conducted virtually – including virtual interviews, remote onboarding, and remote work. The remote nature of this position is only temporary. Local, on-campus work will be required as a condition of continued employment once the School and this role return to an operational status that supports it. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will support flexible work schedules upon this return, subject to individual departments' business needs.

    To apply for this position, please visit our website: Senior Sponsored Research Administrator | Harvard University


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    Laura Chau
    Research Administration Coordinator II
    Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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