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Manager, Research Administration

MANAGER, RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, (6 month term with possibility of extension), to be responsible for all aspects of financial administration at Haystack Observatory which has a diverse sponsor base and annual activities exceeding $20M. Will advise principal investigators (PIs) on complex pre- and post-award matters; monitor the financial performance of grants/contracts, providing regular updates to PIs on the proper distribution of resources and use of funds; provide financial analysis and oversight and prepare reports for PIs/senior administrators/sponsors; monitor sponsored research and discretionary accounts, ensuring compliance with MIT and sponsor policies through to close-out; interact with PIs to develop a wide range of research proposal budgets and associated administrative content; collaborate on solving complex issues; and perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Administrative Assistant

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, will provide complex administrative support for the Haystack Director including daily calendar and correspondence management. May provide additional support for other members of the Haystack Director’s Office. Will manage logistics for meetings, site visits, department lunches, colloquia, conferences, open houses and other special events including catering, guest speakers, invitations, IT needs, and related activities. Will make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports for all research staff at the observatory as well as guests visiting the observatory. Will assist with overseeing Observatory-wide absence calendar and conference room reservation calendars. Will provide logistical support for summer student research programs including items such as travel, housing and application coordination, and reporting. Will manage and arrange EHS and tower climbing training and licensing schedules and sessions for technicians and trades staff. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Technician B Electro-Mechanical

TECHNICIAN B ELECTRO-MECHANICAL, to support operations, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of many complex electro-mechanical systems. Work will include but is not limited to supporting electro-mechanical antenna systems, data acquisition systems, fiber optic equipment and networks, and cryogenically cooled receiver systems. Other responsibilities may include fabricating many types of cables, i.e., Communications, RF, Fiber Optics.