SENIOR STAFF COORDINATOR, Sargent College, Administration

Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country’s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1,300 undergraduate and 600+ graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition.

The Sr. Staff Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Research Administration team including all aspects of grant administration, such as budget management, lab purchasing, proposal submissions, and post-award paperwork. The role reports to the Director of Research Administration at Sargent College, and provides administrative support for a complex, diverse grant portfolio for the college totaling $18 million annually. This is an excellent opportunity to get exposure and training managing federal, state, industry and foundation sponsored grants administration at a large research institution.

The coordinator will be responsible for post-award grant administration and financial accounting. Responsibilities include monitoring and tracking budgets, processing purchase requisitions, making financial projections for progress reports, applying university policies for purchase of scientific equipment and supplies, assisting with any outreach efforts to subcontractors, assisting in conference registration and travel payments, reimbursements and reconciling payroll expenses. Further post-award responsibilities include monitoring the budget, reconciling expenses, monitoring of subawards, and placing lab orders in a fast-paced environment. The coordinator will serve as the liaison for suppliers and lab personnel of sponsored program purchases.

This is an excellent professional opportunity for someone who has ambitions to work in clinical and research settings at one of the premier health sciences colleges in the country, with opportunities to connect with researchers and faculty in the fields of rehabilitation and health sciences, where professional development is strongly encouraged and well supported via Boston University’s excellent benefits package, including but not limited to tuition remission benefits. To learn more about the many benefits the university provides, including generous paid time off, health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition remission, and apply to join our flexible, supportive team, please apply via the BU human resources website.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a financial setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with learning and troubleshooting new software systems.
• Able to work independently and accurately with high attention to detail.
• Prior experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, time and deadline-sensitive, and able to perform using tact and discretion in a deadline-oriented environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.