Senior Grants and Contracts Manager in Cambridge: 696940

Q: What experience is required for the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience including 3+ years in pre- and post-award management for both federal and non-federal sponsors. A combination of education and experience may be considered. See administration jobs for similar roles.

Q: Is a CRA certification required for this Harvard grants position?

The Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential is listed as an additional qualification but is not mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred along with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Q: What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager?

This is primarily a post-award focused role with some pre-award duties. Key tasks include budget reconciliation, forecasting, grant preparation, and sponsor management. Explore administration jobs in higher education .

Q: Where is the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager position located?

The role is based in Boston at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, primarily supporting the Department of Biostatistics.

Senior Grants and Contracts Manager

Job Summary:

The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. ... The Senior Grants and Contracts Manager will support innovative research at the world's leading public health research institution, primarily in the Department of Biostatistics.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

PLEASE NOTE: This is a post-award focused role but some pre-award responsibilities will be required.

Post-award responsibilities include: Creating budget reconciliation and forecasting reports... Other duties as assigned
Pre-award responsibilities include: Grant preparation, budget development... Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience, with 3+ years of those years in pre- and post-award management experience (both federal and non-federal), required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Experience working with investigators on the management of complex research awards and working with a variety of sponsors
Intermediate Excel skills
Attention to detail, organized, strong written and verbal communication skills, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

📋What experience is required for the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience including 3+ years in pre- and post-award management for both federal and non-federal sponsors. A combination of education and experience may be considered. See administration jobs for similar roles.

🎓Is a CRA certification required for this Harvard grants position?

The Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential is listed as an additional qualification but is not mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred along with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

📝What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager?

This is primarily a post-award focused role with some pre-award duties. Key tasks include budget reconciliation, forecasting, grant preparation, and sponsor management. Explore administration jobs in higher education.

📍Where is the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager position located?

The role is based in Boston at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, primarily supporting the Department of Biostatistics.

🚀How can I apply for grants and contracts jobs at Harvard?

Applications are submitted through the university portal before the August 7, 2026 deadline. Prepare a tailored CV highlighting grant experience. Check administration jobs for more opportunities.

Senior Grants and Contracts Manager

Harvard University

Boston