Administrative Operations Manager
Core
Provides comprehensive operational, administrative, research administration, and financial management support to two research centers (CTBP and CIRCS) at Northeastern University.
Role type
Senior administrative operations manager (research administration)
Builds
Operational workflows, grant proposals, financial reports, and logistical support for research programs
Domain
Academic research administration (Physics/Biology interface)
Deliverable
client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Grant proposal preparation, budgeting and financial reporting, space and resource allocation, staff direction, event coordination, policy compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience in academic/research environments, familiarity with Banner system
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Banner
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of CTBP and CIRCS; Lead grant proposal preparation and administration for NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA; Manage research finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure monitoring; Coordinate NSF-funded graduate and undergraduate research programs; Manage office space, supplies, and visitor logistics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC