Sponsored Programs is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public.

The Outgoing Subaward Administrator is the central point of contact and subject matter expert for all outgoing subawards and is responsible for subrecipient prequalification, monitoring, subaward issuance, fund reservation, and FFATA reporting. This position regularly works with faculty, research administrators and central staff at other institutions to ensure timely and compliant processing of subcontracts. The Subaward Administrator will bring a solid grounding in research administration principles to this role. Familiarity with a variety of prime sponsors, federal and non-federal, the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) templates and other subcontract formats, appropriate flow-down of award terms and conditions, including changes under the Uniform Guidance, and with federal contracts is important. This position requires strong attention to detail and a strong customer service approach.

This position is eligible for the generous tuition remission at Boston University.

• Work experience: 5 years required
• Education experience: Bachelor's degree required
• Strong computer skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to be flexible and work independently, and five years of related experience, preferably in research administration at an institution for higher education. Familiarity with SAP preferred.
• A cover letter is required to be considered for this role.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and bend to lift items. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, catering and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.