at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID49647
LocationEvanston, Illinois
Department: WCAS Chemistry
Salary/Grade: EXS/10
Job Summary:
This Research Administrator position in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern is a full-time position (40 hours per week) reporting to the Manager of Research Administration. The position offers the flexibility of On Site, Hybrid or Fully Remote work options. Hybrid is on-site three days per week, and two days remote.
The Manager of Research Administration for the Department of Chemistry oversees a team of research administrators that support the department's expansive research program. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of research administration, excellent leadership skills, and a track record of developing and implementing efficient processes.
Specific Responsibilities:
Pre-Award
Provides creative, strategic leadership in pre-award administration of research grants &/or contracts, expertly balancing customer service and compliance needs.
Establishes procedures at the large unit level related to pre-award administration.
Coordinates federal contract proposals, international proposals, and proposals with difficult/troublesome terms and large sponsored agreements with industry partners.
Post-Award
Provides expertise regarding post-award research administration.
Ensures that proposed projects meet goals of dept. and that necessary resources are available.
Manages and follows through on high-risk situations.
Coordinates or oversees application completion and detailed review & submission.
Interprets sponsor guidelines.
Creates procedures regarding day-to-day administrative & financial functions.
Resolves issues with collaborators &/or other involved parties.
Establishes procedures at the large unit level related to post-award administration.
Oversight
Uses metrics to monitor post-award performance.
Recommends & facilitates procedural changes in grant &/or contract administration.
Recommends policy to enhance research administration.
Creates, implements & oversees programs, policies and practices designed to ensure compliance with all appropriate NU policies and practices as well as local, state, federal, agency & sponsor rules, regulations & requirements regarding grant &/or contract administration.
Ensures resolution of all compliance problems & issues, including those involving research safety, animal subjects, human subjects and conflict of interest.
Financial Management
Ensures that budgets are created, proposed & administered in a fiscally responsible manner.
Resolves complex issues such as determining appropriate & reasonable cost-sharing percentages on complex grants involving multiple locations; effort reporting problems; under- or over-spent grant budgets; recommends changes to eliminate deficit balances; overdrafts.
Coordinates price negotiation, purchase, & ongoing maintenance support contracts of all major research equipment.
Provides information to senior management that is used for department budgeting purposes.
Staff Management:
Hires, evaluates, promotes, &/or counsel staff.
Oversees training for all staff regarding research administration in unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
At least seven years research administration experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Organization, time management, detail oriented
Multi-tasking, communication
Self-starter, diplomatic, pro-active, manage stress
Managing people
The target hiring range for this position is $85,339 - $120,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
