Job No. 157273
- Job Title:
- Senior Research Financial Specialist
- Employer:
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Brown University
- Location:
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Providence , RI
- Posting Date:
- 10-Dec-2025
- Description:
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Job Competencies
Advanced knowledge of sponsored research financial management principles, including cash flow management, expenditure tracking, and reconciliation processes.
Ability to interact effectively with staff, faculty, deans and external sponsors; strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills; ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to satisfy divergent interest in support of broader strategic goals of the University.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, to elicit and communicate information, to analyze complex issues, to prepare/present clear, informative and concise materials, and to engage productively in challenging conversations with funders, representing Brown.
Strong organizational, analytical and administrative skills. Initiative and judgement to independently solve problems and prioritize.
Ability to work independently, but also as a strong team player when needed, with diverse stakeholders across administrative and academic units.
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to interpret and communicate complex federal and institutional policies and regulations clearly and effectively. Keep up with emerging issues in research administration and rapidly changing technology to meet both internal and external OSP needs.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.
Additional Information
Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter with their application.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.