at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50140
Department: WCAS Administration
Salary/Grade: EXS/9
Job Summary:
The Senior Research Administrator position will support the Department of Physics & Astronomy reporting to the Manager of Research Administration in the Weinberg College Dean’s Office. Using extensive research administration experience, manages overall day-to-day research administration activities including proposal development, award management, and assisting with award closeout responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of applicable sponsored research experience combined with the ability to demonstrate learning agility, practice active listening, have solid written and verbal communication skills, and be composed under deadlines. This role requires an understanding of federal grants and the capability to navigate federal policies and University guidelines around sponsored research. Candidates should be able to research, and problem solve complex issues.
The position offers the flexibility of On-Site or Hybrid options. Hybrid can be on-site on the Evanston campus one to two days per week. Join a supportive and collaborative group of research administrators in Weinberg College in advancing the research mission of the University.
The Research Administrator/Sr. Research Administrator position is a multi-level position. Dependent on the minimum qualifications, this position could be offered at either level.
Specific Responsibilities:
Complexity
- Typically administers multiple research projects such as:
- Single Principal Investigator (PI) proposals, grants &/or contracts
- Complex multi-PI or multi-unit proposals, grants &/or contracts
- Research portfolio for a more complex small
