"Senior Research Administrator I"

Senior Research Administrator I

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location:

Category: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Posting date
03/16/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1129553

Hiring Range Minimum
$68,700

Hiring Range Maximum
$85,900

Union Type
Not a Union Position

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

Schedule
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Location of Position
Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Remote eligible

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.
NA

Is this a grant funded position?
No

Position Purpose

To provide financial and administrative management and analysis for several complex operating and project budgets, including multiple funding sources, multi-site research projects, or program projects. Applies a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of financial and grants management in the accomplishment of financial and administrative activities.

Description

At The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice (TDI), we are not just a workplace. We are a community dedicated to improving population health, reducing health disparities, and creating high-performing, sustainable health systems. For over 30 years, we have been at the forefront of health and healthcare, making a tangible difference in people's lives.

TDI is a collaborative hub for passionate professionals who are experts in various healthcare fields. We work hand in hand with local, state, and national partners, pooling our expertise and resources to develop and implement strategies that address the most pressing health issues facing our community. From preventive care and health education to research and policy advocacy, our multifaceted approach ensures we are making a significant impact.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and supportive work environment, where every team member's contribution is valued. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, we empower our employees to achieve their full potential and drive positive change.

Join us at TDI and join a dynamic team of scientists, data analysts, clinical team members, and health system administrators who are all working towards a shared goal of better health outcomes, better care experiences, and better science.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in accounting, budget, or grant management.
• Excellent accounting, management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in database management, spreadsheets, and other computer software.
• Experience required to manage complex research projects financially.
• Work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team, and be flexible and open to change.
• Plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities.
• Exercise judgment, initiative, and interact with faculty, personnel, and outside agencies professionally.
• Maintain and foster confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to create advanced Excel spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in not-for-profit accounting and grants management in an educational and/or research setting.
• Familiarity with Dartmouth College or similar higher education systems and procedures.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Christian Spalding

Department Contact Phone Number
christian.t.spalding@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Christian Spalding, Operations Director

Description

Support investigators in preparing proposals to funding sources, including the development of complex budgets for large proposal submissions and ensuring the completion of all sponsor and College administrative requirements.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Develops, justifies, and administers budgets for grants, sub-contracts, service centers, reserves, and operating budgets.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Monitors expenses and revenues for accounts, ensuring costs are properly allocated, anticipating fluctuations in funding, and providing regular status updates on actual and projected expenditures.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Independently advises investigators on regulatory, compliance, and sponsor requirements and proposes recommendations to respond to anticipated funding fluctuations.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Monitors payroll funding levels, preparing and processing FTE distributions based on budgets, maintaining projections on personnel support, and communicating in advance of potential funding shortfalls.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Ensures compliance with Dartmouth College and granting agency policies, interpreting policies in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Projects and Geisel Medical School.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Interacts with representatives of Dartmouth College, Geisel, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, other academic institutions, and funding agencies to provide information requested, seek clarification of requirements, and collaborate on financial issues.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Collaborate in priority setting and coordination of team activities to ensure that departmental needs, standards, goals, and deadlines are met.

Percentage Of Time
5%

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.