- Salary
- $19 – $28
- Location
- 60 Fenwood Road Boston (Hale Building), United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
SummaryThe Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute comprises the largest Neurology network within the United States. Combined, the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery annual research operations are nearly $0.5B. To efficiently support a financial enterprise this size, strong emphasis is placed on recruiting agile, career-oriented team members as partners to our stakeholders. Within this dynamic support team is the role of a Pre-Award Grant Coordinator. Timely and keen attention to details are critical.
Responsible for managing and coordinating the financial aspects of research grants and funding by working closely with researchers, finance teams, and external funding agencies to ensure compliance with grant requirements, financial reporting, and budget management. Plays a critical role in supporting research activities by facilitating grant applications, monitoring funding allocations, and providing financial guidance to research teams.
This comprehensive role meticulously balances core pre-award lifecycle duties with strict institutional and sponsor compliance.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Core Responsibilities
-Funding Research & Identification: Monitoring federal, state, and private funding sources to match institutional research or programmatic goals with open grant opportunities.
-Budget Development: Collaborating with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Administrators to draft, review, and finalize detailed project budgets and budget justifications.
-Proposal Coordination: Organizing the collection, formatting, and timely submission of narrative, technical, and non-financial components of the grant application.
-Compliance & Eligibility Check: Ensuring every grant application adheres to specific sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and state or federal regulations.
-Administration: Managing required organizational registrations (e.g., Grants.gov) and tracking all pre-award documentation, timelines, and communications with grantors.
Essential Functions
-Collaborate with researchers and research administration teams to develop grant applications and proposals.
-Monitor and ensure compliance with grant terms, conditions, and regulations.
-Prepare and submit financial reports to funding agencies in compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
-Work with researchers to develop project budgets, ensuring they align with grant guidelines and funding limitations.
-Collaborate with finance teams to ensure appropriate coding, allocation, and documentation of grant-related expenses.
-Ensure adherence to institutional policies, as well as relevant regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., IRB approvals, human subjects protection, conflicts of interest).
-Foster effective relationships with researchers, finance teams, and external funding agencies.
Qualifications
Key Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred, but not required.
-Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Related Field of Study required
-Experience: 1-3 years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or grant accounting experience.
-Hard Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software (e.g., Workday), and a high-level attention to detail.
-Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments, and a firm grasp of non-profit or public sector accounting standards.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Experience
Grant administration experience, research experience, or related 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Strong knowledge of grant funding processes, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
-Proficiency in budget development and financial management, including tracking and reporting.
-Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide accurate and insightful analysis.
-Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants and priorities simultaneously.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, finance teams, and external stakeholders.
-Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and documentation.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.