Job Description

FISCAL OFFICER (RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION), Biology, to manage and administer a complex portfolio of faculty-controlled funds from proposal to closeout and advise and educate faculty/researchers on all aspects of research administration.  Pre-award responsibilities include preparing and submitting research proposals and pre- and post-doctoral fellowship applications; developing budgets and budget justification; coordinating collection of required materials; and proposal submission.  Post-award duties include account set-up and extension; handling sponsor billing agreements and invoice payments; monitoring financial performance to ensure compliance; preparing budget forecasts and financial analyses; overseeing subawards; monitoring salary allocations; overseeing financial review and control process; resolving financial issues; and managing closeout processes and audit inquiries.  Will also interpret MIT and government policies; train and mentor financial/administrative assistants; stay abreast of changing policies/procedures, technologies, and deadlines; liaising with other MIT offices and outside funding agencies; and handle additional responsibilities as assigned.