Harvard University

Grants & Contracts Officer
Financial Administration
61117BR

Position Description


Harvard's Financial Administration Department (FAD) is responsible for the stewardship of the University's finances, including related business processes and technology. FAD is dedicated to supporting the teaching and research mission of the University by providing outstanding financial services to the Harvard community; by providing support, guidance and consultation; by working to ensure compliance with University and federal guidelines; by mitigating risk; and by promoting the financial health of the University.

The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) is a department within Harvard University's Financial Administration that is focused on providing high-quality administrative and financial assistance to faculty and other University affiliates performing sponsored research. OSP works with researchers across Harvard to help obtain and negotiate awards from sponsoring agencies, assist with grant proposal preparation, ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies, provide financial support including financial reporting and billing and collection services, and promote knowledge of sponsored research administration throughout the University research community.

Grants & Contracts Officer

This is a fully benefited, full-time Harvard University position that has been funded for two years from start date. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding, university priorities and satisfactory job performance.

The OSP Pre-Award Team through its Grants and Contracts Officer Team negotiates the terms and conditions of sponsored awards with federal, foundation, industry, foreign, and other sponsors, as well as reviews and negotiates data use agreements and other non-funded research collaborations for University Area researchers. The Grants and Contracts Officer Team liaises with sponsors, school/department administrators, and Principal Investigators as needed, and provides high level customer service to each party. Works with the Office for Technology Development, Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management and Audit Services, and the Office of the Provost to ensure compliance with University policies. Assists with training and process implementation pertinent to award and data use agreement negotiation and management.

Harvard Business School (HBS) educates leaders who make a difference in the world. In support of its mission, HBS faculty are engaged in world class business research that shapes business scholarship and the practice of business. The Grants and Contracts Officer (GCO) will be a member of the OSP Grants and Contracts Officer Team, and the individual will also be a part of an integrated research partnerships team at HBS that provides high-touch, timely, and customized data use agreement support for HBS faculty. This is a two-year term position with the possibility of extension. With a direct line reporting relationship to the Senior Manager of the Grants and Contracts Officer Team and a dotted line reporting relationship to the Senior Director of Research Administration at HBS, the GCO provides subject matter expertise, as a member of the research partnership team, to HBS faculty and to those colleagues supporting collaborations between faculty and corporate, government, and non-profit partners for field experiments and the acquisition of secondary data for research. Develops an appreciation and understanding of HBS faculty research and provides important context for negotiations with data providers and field research partners. Manages transactions by facilitating and monitoring information sharing, correspondence, statuses, issue resolution, and turnaround of contracts in an efficient and timely manner. Authorized to sign all research-related agreements, including but not limited to contracts, grants, subcontracts, data use, and collaboration agreements, on behalf of the University.


Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.

• J.D. strongly preferred
• High volume, long-term negotiation experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact.
• Proven ability in collaborative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated comfort in working in a dynamic, multiple-deadline driven environment.
• Training experience is helpful, as well as an interest in mentoring others.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually or within a team and to think creatively and provide sound advice.
• High level of confidence and willingness to accept high-level responsibilities is required.
• Should have broad academic interests and the ability to think critically about programmatic, financial, and policy issues.

Working Conditions

Interview and onboarding activity for this position may be conducted via telephone & Zoom video conferencing.

This position will be based in Cambridge, MA. FAD supports hybrid workplace models where business and team needs allow. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT).

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University's COVID-19 Information Website.


Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Job Function
Finance

Sub Unit
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Location
USA - MA - Cambridge

Department
Office for Sponsored Programs

Time Status
Full-time

Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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