Question 1

What are the basic qualifications for the Research Portfolio Administrator role?

Accepted Answer

The position requires a minimum of two years professional administrative experience . Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree , at least two years in research administration, finance, or accounting , experience in academic settings, and knowledge of federal regulations like 2 CFR 200, OMB circulars , NSF, NIH policies. Strong MS Excel, Word, Adobe skills are essential. Learn more about research jobs at AcademicJobs.com.

Question 2

What are the key responsibilities of a Research Portfolio Administrator at Harvard SEAS?

Accepted Answer

Manage a portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored funds for Principal Investigators, including pre-award proposal preparation (budgets, justifications), post-award financial reconciliation , projections, reporting via PI Dashboard, transaction approvals, subaward processing, effort certification, and compliance with sponsor regulations. Collaborate with PIs on resource allocation and serve as liaison. Explore similar roles in administration jobs .

Question 3

Does this position offer visa sponsorship?

Accepted Answer

No visa sponsorship is available from Harvard University for this role. U.S. work authorization is required. Review higher ed jobs with sponsorship details on AcademicJobs.com.

Question 4

What is the application process and deadline?

Accepted Answer

Submit a cover letter and resume . Posting date: January 26, 2026; deadline: March 28, 2026. Pre-employment screening includes identity and education verification. Use our free resume template and cover letter template to apply effectively.

Question 5

What benefits and work format are offered?

Accepted Answer

Harvard provides comprehensive benefits : generous PTO, medical/dental/vision from day one, retirement contributions, wellbeing resources, tuition assistance, commuter perks. 35 hours/week, hybrid work possible (must be in Harvard-registered state). Salary Grade 055; view ranges at Harvard HR. Check higher ed career advice .

Question 6

What tools and systems will I use in this role?

Accepted Answer

Key systems include PI Dashboard , HART, OBI for financial queries; Buy2Pay for transactions and subawards. Need proficiency in MS Excel for analysis, projections, reports. Familiarity with federal sponsor policies (NSF, NIH) preferred.

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