Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Research Administration & Grants Support (Administrative Support)
Core
Managing research administration, grants management, financial governance, and operational coordination for a large and diverse research portfolio.
Role type
Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Research Administration & Grants Support
Builds
Effective execution of funded projects across all stages of the grant lifecycle
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Grant lifecycle management, budget monitoring, financial reporting, procurement processes, vendor management, contract preparation, stakeholder coordination, process improvement, mentoring
Preferred skills
AI-driven workflow automation, grant management systems
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, grant management systems
Responsibilities
Support the full lifecycle of research grants; Monitor budgets, review expenditures, prepare financial reports and virements; Oversee procurement processes and vendor management; Prepare research contracts and collaboration agreements; Serve as point of contact for academic staff and stakeholders; Support process improvements via AI-driven workflows; Mentor junior administrative staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities