Job Details

Sr Grants and Operations Manager

Position Number: 6555770
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Sr Grants and Operations Manager

About the Opportunity

Job Description:

The Senior Grants and Operations Manager will support financial programmatic activities using appropriate IT, financial, communications and reporting tools. Reporting to the PI, the Senior Grants and Operations Manager will work closely with the PI, the Program Manager, and rest of the team to manage finance and communication, support reporting as per required by sponsor, ensure sub award recipients are invoicing appropriately, on schedule, and per task requirements. The Senior Grants and Operations Manager will ensure financials and documentation are organized per sponsor requirements, they will work with the Program Manager on budget forecasting and preparation, monthly, quarterly, and annual report writing, compilation, and presentation to sponsor. The Senior Grants and Operations Manager will ensure all sub awardees and NU team members are aware of any changes and updates to budgeting per forecasting and program modifications. The Senior Grants and Operations Manager will work closely with the Program Manager to foster collaboration between Northeastern University and the sub-award recipients and other Thrust Area Participants to ensure financials support the execution of the project plans as well as ensuring that all grantor financial contractual and regulatory requirements are met.

This position is 100% externally funded and will be reappointed on an annual basis based on the continued availability of funding.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree with three to five years related experience
Candidates with experience managing finances for large federal grants/contracts (~$3M to $20M) and/or software project management skills and experience with financial reporting, communication, and organization of multiple sub award recipients is a plus.
Understanding of university financial practices, reporting, writing, experience with new project startups, and presenting financial updates to sponsor and PI.

Qualifications:

Candidates with experience managing finances for large federal grants/contracts (~$3M to $20M) and/or software project management skills and experience with financial reporting, communication, and organization of multiple sub award recipients is a plus. Understanding of university financial practices, reporting, writing, experience with new project startups, and presenting financial updates to sponsor and PI. Knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree with three to five years related experience.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
109S

Expected Hiring Range:
$66,850.00 - $94,427.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Sr-Grants-and-Operations-Manager_R135960