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Research Administrator Supervisor

Job Description

• Leadership and Supervision: Provide leadership and daily management of research administration activities. Supervise and train research administration staff.

• Grant and Proposal Management: Coordinate the submission of grant applications and proposals. Oversee pre-award and post-award processes, including budget development, financial reporting, and compliance.

• Financial Oversight: Develop and manage research budgets. Conduct complex financial reporting and analysis to track spending patterns and identify trends.

• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. Serve as a liaison between researchers and funding agencies.

• Project Coordination: Monitor the progress of ongoing research projects to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets. Facilitate communication among research teams, departments, and external partners.

• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline research administration activities. Provide training and support to research staff on administrative processes and compliance issues

Hard Skills

• 6+ years grant administration experience

• Pre- and post- award experience

• Supporting translational research experience

• Mentor or management experience

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

Fully remote position based out of greater Boston

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.