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.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs, Post Award, the Post-Award/Senior Post-Award Officer (S/PAO) is responsible for overseeing financial and reporting aspects of a portfolio.  This position serves as the focal point between the Sponsoring Agency and the Department in the fiscal administration of externally funded sponsored research.  Duties such as preparing financial reports, review and approval of cost transfers, and award closeout activities.

The S/PAO is responsible for providing excellent customer service to faculty, administrators, and sponsors in managing the financial aspects of sponsored projects; reinforcing and ensuring both the University's compliance and sponsor requirements; and communicating directly with departments, other central offices, and faculty as needed. The S/PAO keeps abreast of the ever-changing landscape of Federal and non-Federal Sponsors at Boston University, including changes to Sponsor regulations and policies and broader research related landscape.

The S/PAO will work collaboratively with colleagues and peers, promote a professional environment at all times, and follow all service standards of the department. The S/PAO actively contributes to the overall organizational needs of Sponsored Programs, participating in projects and trainings.

The S/PAO will be expected to resolve issues independently or present resolutions to their manager for consideration.

If individual is not currently certified, the S/PAO is encouraged to sit for the Certification Research Administrator (CRA) Exam.