at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 49810
Department: MED-Basic Science Admin
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
The Research Administrator 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.
· This position provides support within the Basic Sciences Administration’s (BSA) group, supporting a portion of activities in a larger unit. Constituency will be determined based upon candidate experience and unit needs and will support approximately 8 faculty of varying portfolio size and complexity. BSA supports the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology-Immunology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience, as well as Center for Genetic Medicine and Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics.
This position offers a hybrid schedule.
Specific Responsibilities:
Complexity