at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 49800
Department: MED-Feinberg Cardio Res Inst
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
Provides administrative leadership and intermediate problem solving in support of unit's research programs and mission. May provide sole support to a small to mid-sized unit or support a portion of activities in a larger unit. May provide lifecycle pre- & post-award research administration ensuring the fulfillment of all grant &/or contract & compliance requirements. Manages overall day-to-day research administration activities & may research & identify funding opportunities & faculty &/or PIs with associated research competencies & interests. Ensures that all activities are completed in compliance with associated local, state, federal & institutional rules & regulations.
Specific Responsibilities:
Pre-Award
- Manages pre-award administration of grants &/or contracts.
- Reviews solicitation and proactively resolves any issues/questions within the solicitation with OSR and/or sponsor.
- Establishes procedures at the small to mid-sized unit level related to pre-award administration.
- Coordinates large-scale proposals, teaming/collaboration agreements, confidentiality agreements, intellectual property agreements or user agreements.
- Manage representation of sub-recipients, cost sharing and administrative costs on a proposal.
- Coordinates IRB and IACUC protocols.
- Prepares &/or reviews complete budget.
