Job Summary:
The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) Office for Research Administration (HGSE ORA) provides comprehensive, faculty-centered research administration support across the full lifecycle of sponsored and research-related activity at HGSE.
Reporting to the Director of Research Management, the Research Portfolio Manager manages a portfolio of assigned HGSE Principal Investigators (PIs) and areas, departments, and centers. The Research Portfolio Manager provides comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of sponsored awards and other research funding — including contracts, consulting and related services agreements, gifts, internal awards, and other non-grant research support — from proposal development and submission through post-award management and closeout, helping to ensure compliance with sponsor, donor, and Harvard policies while supporting HGSE's research mission.
This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension, contingent upon funding, program needs, and satisfactory performance.
Position Description
The Research Portfolio Manager operates under the HGSE ORA lifecycle model, serving as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of HGSE PIs across all stages of the sponsored research process. This role requires strong knowledge of pre- and post-award administration, sponsor and donor regulations, and Harvard financial systems, as well as the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
The Research Portfolio Manager works closely with other HGSE ORA team members, the Director of Research Portfolio Management, the Compliance Officer, HGSE Finance, and Harvard's central Office for Sponsored Programs (Central OSP) to ensure seamless, compliant, and faculty-centered lifecycle support for all assigned PIs.
Key Responsibilities
Working Conditions:
This position is based in Cambridge, MA and is currently eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with an expectation of at least three workdays per week on campus. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States. Work location and eligibility for remote work are subject to change.
Basic Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
The following qualifications are preferred. If you meet some but not all, you are still encouraged to apply.
Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
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