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Northeastern University

Research Program Coordinator

Posted 9 Days Ago
In-Office
Boston, MA
68K-96K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Boston, MA
68K-96K Annually
Entry level
Coordinate communications and meetings across institutions, prepare reports, and support the PI with administrative tasks like travel and grant preparation.
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About the Opportunity

Job description:

This role will serve as the primary coordination hub across multiple collaborating institutions and subawardees (e.g., University of Washington, Tufts University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute), ensuring consistent communication, effective meeting coordination, and alignment on milestones, risks, and deliverables. This includes organizing monthly sponsor meetings, recurring technical meetings among subaward teams, biannual on-site sponsor visits, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. The position will also provide direct administrative support to the PI as needed (e.g., correspondence/letter drafting, manuscript support, travel coordination, and grant preparation).

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

109S

Expected Hiring Range:

$67,855.00 - $95,845.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

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