Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvard Business School is part of Harvard University, a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the public's health through research and education. The Associate Director of Research Administration will lead efforts in managing research funds and ensuring compliance with research policies while collaborating with faculty and various university offices.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a signatory for the President and Fellows of Harvard College for all sponsored research documents
• Reviews awards for consistency with the proposal and compliance with Harvard policies and practices
• Negotiates terms and conditions at all stages of a project included in a variety of documents such as DUAs, amendments, awards as well as other related documents
• Provides full support for all award management responsibilities, such as prior approvals, re-negotiations, and situation interpretation
• Communicates consistently and effectively with all stakeholders
• The Associate Director works with all parties (e.g. PIs, sponsors, OVPR, OGC, RMAS, IRB) to resolve issues, establish solutions, and exercise a high level of sound judgement
• Is a School and University expert in research administration
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations
• Use Teams, Zoom, Microsoft suite and similar software needed to perform responsibilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting a high level of effective diplomacy
• Advanced working knowledge of research compliance issues & of key federal regulations
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness to be flexible and work well with different teams/people required
• Advanced degree
• Certifications related to University sponsored research or research administration content
• Comfort with using AI as a job aid

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

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