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Department: Office Sponsored Research
Salary/Grade: EXS/9
Job Summary:
As a staff member of Northwestern Sponsored Research (SR), the Associate Sponsored Research Officer is an integral part of the institutional infrastructure that supports an innovative research ecosystem for ten schools and colleges, all centers and departments across three campuses (Chicago and Evanston, Illinois and Doha, Qatar) at Northwestern University, a distinguished AAU institution.
Reviews and ensures accurate and timely submission of University wide sponsored research grant proposals for standard and routine activity and for more complex submissions, such as program project grants.Provides administrative oversight for resulting awards.Manages a larger constituency with a moderate degree of complexity in comparison to higher level positions.
As part of Northwestern University's commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse campus community, Northwestern Sponsored Research is committed to being BRAVE (Battling Racism and Valuing Equity). Through deliberate words and actions, we actively endeavor to acknowledge the humanity of and value each of our colleagues.
The Associate Sponsored Research Officer will support the OR mission and values of understanding empathy, modeling accountability, ensuring fairness, embracing community, and valuing creativity.
Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
Specific Responsibilities:
Oversees and ensures accurate and timely submission and provides oversight for University wide research grant proposals such as multi-school, multi-institutional proposals such as program project grants and other complex submissions.
Reviews incoming award terms, flags and addresses unusual circumstances internally and externally, maintaining fair but firm positions to obtain optimum conditions for the University and the PI.Recommends award agreements for university endorsement.
Serves as a trainer of sponsored research.Represents Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) in meetings in conjunction with more senior OSR staff.Assumes full level of contact with faculty.Handles complex issues with sponsors.
Focuses on more complex compliance issues such as effort reporting and export controls and serves as a resource to more junior staff in this regard.Determines that all University & sponsor requirements have been met prior to University's endorsement & submission of proposals and acceptance of awards.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
BA or equivalent in education, experience &/or training.
A minimum of 3 yrs experience in the administration of sponsored research at an educational institution, in the federal government or at some other entity engaged in sponsored research.
Intermediate level of knowledge of:
Federal regulations related to research administration, including Uniform Guidance and RTC terms and conditions
Other major federal funding agency guidelines
Major sponsor electronic systems such asGrants.gov, Commons, & Research.gov
U.S. Patent Law, the Bayh-Dole Act and Federal Acquisition Regulations & related supplements
Recent OIG audit fndings and agency audit work plans
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Computer proficiency -software use may include Microsoft Office suite, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access, web browsers, email and systems including Huron Grants & Agreements (CERES), MyHR(FASIS), PeopleSoft, eRA Commons, Research.gov, and various sponsor systems
Compliance -honor Northwestern University policy and external regulatory requirements
Communication -oral and written communicates effectively one-to-one, in small groups and in public speaking contexts; concise emails, letters and proposals while using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
Decision Making -follows and teaches others to follow a process method for problem solving.
Dependability -effectively performs duties and responsibilities; displays attention to detail; supports organizational policies; anticipates demands pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly.
Diversity -creates an environment of understanding and acceptance; solicits input from a wide variety of people and functions; seeks inclusionary practices
Ethics and Integrity -follows through on commitments; incorporates honesty, mutual respect, civility and fairness in daily actions, demands trustworthiness from others; demonstrates courage and objectivity
Grant Administration-manages grant application process;... For full info follow application link.
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.
