Computer Database Administrator Jobs in Quincy, MA

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Works with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop grant submissions, perform budget forecasting, monitor fund statements, resolve accounting issues, perform accounts payable/accounts receivable, process POs, and function as liaison to grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions. Provides guidance, resolves issues and helps navigate the research proposal and submission and application process.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Processes and prepares research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining grant/contract records in compliance with institutional and research sponsors.
-Assists with budgets, justifications, and materials for financial reporting.
-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
-Responsible for processing purchase orders, managing accounts receivable/accounts payable, and resolving accounting requests.
-Take ownership of managing an assigned portfolio of research departments and serve as the primary Pre-Award/Post-Award resource for department administrators and PIs.
-Monitors expenditures and assures budgetary compliance; verifies, identifies, and evaluates excessive charges; and gives advice on allowability of costs to be charged to grant.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Financial Management required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required or Bachelor's Degree Financial Management preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Research administration experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, accounting, and other computer applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Good organization and coordination skills.
- Ability to work with large financial data sets with accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of research agency, sponsor, and organization funding guidelines and policies.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to make good judgments and resolve problems.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The Massachusetts General Hospital's Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) is seeking a full-time Grant Administrator to provide oversight and management to the Center's sponsored research portfolio throughout the award life cycle. The Grant Administrator will serve as an integral partner in all grant applications, building budgets, providing guidance, resolving issues, and helping navigate the research proposal and submission process. The Grant Administrator will serve as the primary liaison between the Principal Investigators, MGB Research Management, and the research administrators based at affiliate and subaward sites. Under the guidance of the MPEC Administrative Finance Manager, the Grant Administrator will comply with sponsor policies and procedures, provide counsel to MPEC investigators regarding all aspects of research administration, and will ensure the successful execution of sponsored awards. The Grant Administrator will assist with study procurement and follow all applicable procurement regulations, troubleshoot issues, resolve roadblocks to advance research efforts, and serve as an effective representative of the Center. Additionally, the Grant Administrator will ensure the responsible and compliant use of sponsored award and sundry funds by conducting budget forecasting, monitoring fund statements, resolving accounting issues, and overseeing personnel allocations.
For further information about our group, kindly copy and paste the following web address into your browser: https://mpec.massgeneral.org
**When applying, please upload:
(1) Cover letter specific to the role in our Center
(2) Resume
Applications that do not include both components will NOT be considered.**
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
100 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$34.00 - $92,570.40/Annual
Grade
6
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