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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: WCAS Administration
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
The Research Administrator position will support the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, reporting to the Manager of Research Administration in the Weinberg College Dean's Office. Provides lifecycle pre- & post-award research administration for the department ensuring the fulfillment of all sponsor requirements. Coordinates all aspects of grant &/or contract pre and post-award activities. Ensures that all activities are completed in compliance with associated federal & institutional rules & regulations.
The ideal candidate should have strong critical thinking/problem solving skills, solid written and verbal communication, and be composed under deadlines. 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
*Basic multi-PI or multi-unit proposals, grants &/or contracts
*Research portfolio for a small to mid-sized unit
*Sponsors include: NASA, NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, Foundations and Industry
*Center or program grants
*Proposals with cost sharing
*Fixed-price contracts
*Non-funded negotiations such as NDAs, user agreements
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.
*Prepares &/or reviews complete budget, budget justification and supplementary documents.
Post-Award
*Completes post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.
*Reviews account establishment.
*Interprets awards documents.
*Reviews and reports expenditures.
*Reviews award budget status with PIs.
*Provides data needed for interim and final financial and technical progress reports.
*Facilitates account close out activities, coordinating with ASRSP as needed.
*Serves as liaison between department & OSR, ASRSP, IACUC, IRB, internal audit, funding & regulatory agencies, subcontractors, collaborators, institutes, centers, etc.
*Participates in efforts to improve research administration including serving on university committees related to research administration.
Financial
*Along with Financial staff, oversees unit's entire sponsored project portfolio.
*Reviews transactions and resolve issues that requires a more complex level of financial understanding such as cost-sharing &/or effort reporting knowledge.
*Provides information to senior management that is used for department budgeting purposes.
Human Resources
*Provides training to technical and administrative staff in unit regarding research administration..
Compliance
*Ensures compliance with all appropriate NU policies & practices; local, state, federal, agency & sponsor rules, regulations & requirements regarding grant &/or contract administration.
*Recommends changes to improve programs, policy &/or practice.
*Resolves compliance problems & issues working in conjunction with faculty.
*Alerts supervisor to potential higher risk compliance issues.
*Attends required Research Administration trainings and courses to advance systems and business process knowledge.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
*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.
*3 years research administration or other relevant experience required.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
*Organization, time management, detail oriented
*Multi-tasking,... 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.
