Senior Research Administrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCentral Square, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
About the Role
The Senior Research Administrator serves as a vital member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) Headquarters. This position is designed to perform comprehensive pre- and post-award financial research management for the Laboratory's sponsored activities. The role requires the flexibility to float between pre-award and post-award functions, adapting to the operational needs of the Lab as determined by the Senior Manager of Research Administration.
In this capacity, you will navigate a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, managing numerous awards with varying degrees of complexity while meeting concurrent deadlines. Success in this role demands strong interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation, enabling you to interact with, cultivate trust, and build rapport with a diverse range of constituents, including departmental faculty, staff, and external sponsors.
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Work location
Work model: On-site
Central Square, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAnalyze and interpret contractual terminology for federal, state, and other grants
- check_circleInteract with faculty, staff, and sponsors to build rapport and provide customer service
- check_circlePerform comprehensive pre-award financial research management for sponsored activities
- check_circleFloat between pre-award and post-award activities based on operational needs
- check_circleManage post-award financial research administration for the Laboratory's sponsored projects
- check_circleMaintain financial records and conduct forecasting for research awards
- check_circlePrepare and administer budgets while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree
- verifiedMinimum 4 years experience in accounting, finance, or non-profit research administration
- verifiedExperience with Federal contracts terms and conditions
- verifiedKnowledge of OMB guidelines, cost principals, and regulations
- verifiedExperience in pre- and post-award research administration
- verifiedKnowledge of budgeting theory, federal/state grants, cost accounting, government accounting, and auditing
- verifiedFamiliarity with electronic research administration requirements
- verifiedProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internet
- verifiedKnowledge of enterprise financial systems, grants management tools, and multidimensional databases
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Government Accounting, Auditing, Grants Management, Financial Management, Financial Forecasting, Financial Record Keeping.
Education: Bachelor's degree required with minimum four years of experience.
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In this Senior Research Administrator at Mitchell Martin Inc. role, you will analyze and interpret contractual terminology for federal, state, and other grants; interact with faculty, staff, and sponsors to build rapport and provide customer service; perform comprehensive pre-award financial research management for sponsored activities; and float between pre-award and post-award activities based on operational needs.
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To qualify for the Senior Research Administrator at Mitchell Martin Inc. position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree; Minimum 4 years experience in accounting, finance, or non-profit research administration; Experience with Federal contracts terms and conditions; Knowledge of OMB guidelines, cost principals, and regulations; Experience in pre- and post-award research administration; and Knowledge of budgeting theory, federal/state grants, cost accounting, government accounting, and auditing.
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Senior Research Administrator at Mitchell Martin Inc. is based in Central Square, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02139, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Mitchell Martin Inc. has listed this Senior Research Administrator role as on-site.
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Senior Research Administrator at Mitchell Martin Inc. typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Research Administrator at Mitchell Martin Inc. include Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Powerpoint; Budgeting; Cost Accounting; Government Accounting; Auditing; Grants Management; and Financial Management.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required with minimum four years of experience.
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About Mitchell Martin Inc.
Mitchell Martin Inc. (MIT) is an employee-owned staffing company based in New York, New York, with a nationwide presence and international operations in India and the Philippines. The firm specializes in IT, healthcare, healthcare IT, accounting, finance, and professional services, connecting skilled professionals with organizations across industries to meet staffing needs. MIT emphasizes a focus on aligning talent with roles that advance business objectives, fostering partnerships that support long-term growth and innovation.
The company’s expertise spans IT fields such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, AI/robotics, and software engineering, alongside healthcare, finance, legal, and related sectors. Services include short-term contracts, permanent placements, and project team development, supported by technology-driven solutions and a commitment to candidate and client satisfaction. MIT operates across the U.S. and serves global markets, delivering tailored recruitment strategies to address evolving workforce demands.
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