Research and Grants Management Administrative Assistant

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A prestigious nonprofit economic research organization in Cambridge, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support its Research Administration team. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week role (9am-5pm with some flexibility), currently onsite with the potential for a hybrid schedule after training (on Mondays, in-person attendance is required). The position runs through the end of the year, with a strong likelihood of extension. Pay is $25-30/hour, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support post-award grant administration, including report preparation, compliance tracking, and project deliverables
• Coordinate meetings and events; manage invitations, agendas, and communication with participants
• Assist with developing grant proposal materials such as budgets, bio sketches, and administrative content
• Monitor payments, vendor bids, and hiring paperwork for researchers and assistants
• Maintain communication with funding agencies and ensure accurate documentation for grants
• Contribute to web content highlighting grant-funded research and outcomes

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in grant, research, academic, or student services administration
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat, and data entry
• Comfort handling confidential materials and eagerness to grow in a professional setting

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration!

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