at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Job ID50685
LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: IPR - Inst for Policy Res
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
Oversees a major department/school-wide program or project & provides direction & thought leadership to develop strategic goals & objectives; defines associated metrics to measure results; & creates & obtains resources to ensure success.Reviews, creates & nurtures internal & external alliances, collaborations and partnerships.
The Institute for Policy Research (IPR) at Northwestern University is seeking a Sr. Program Administrator to join us as a core team member of the Early Childhood Research Alliance for Chicago (EC*REACH). EC*REACH is Chicago's hub for early childhood research. We unite diverse partners across Chicago to produce and support action-oriented research that promotes equitable solutions for early childhood policy and practice. Together, we spark new collaborations, identify pressing questions, share insights, and design relevant and rigorous research that improves the lives of young children and families in Chicago and beyond.
As a key senior team member reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Sr. Program Administrator will develop, implement, and oversee the operational and research infrastructure that EC*REACH needs to successfully achieve our mission. This includes overseeing EC*REACH's administrative, grants management, and financial functions in coordination with IPR and University offices.
The position will be a one-year appointment with renewal for a second term contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Core to the mission of IPR and EC*REACH is the hiring, training, and development of a diverse set of scholars, researchers, and staff. We encourage and welcome applications from members of groups who are traditionally underrepresented in the research field, those with lived experience, and those who are intimately familiar with the communities, systems, and programs in which our work is centered.
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
Operationalizes goals & objectives; ensures that resources are created or obtained.
Manages customer service; creates associated practices & procedures & metrics to measure success.
Manages logistics requirements, including facilities, venue, scheduling, technology, instruction, catering, etc.
Oversees documentation of agreements between NU and partner institutions, ensuring that agreements are complete and reviewed by all necessary NU officials.
Participates in developing IT strategy to meet the mission & needs of program/project.
Ensures necessary hardware, software & network infrastructure technology services are appropriated from central or internal IT.
Budgets & Financial
Ensures that the program/project meets associated revenue & expense goals.
Develops and implements ideas for improving business processes, and increasing program/project revenues and margins.
Plans & manages complex budget(s) which fund strategic mission including financial sustainability & enhancement models.
Plans & implements annual budget process.
Oversees all daily, monthly & annual financial activities including transactions, analysis, & reporting.
Approves funds reallocation within budget as necessary & appropriate.
Evaluation
Oversees development & implementation of evaluation processes, quantitative & qualitative measurements that ensure that program/project benchmarks are successfully attained and communicated in a timely and efficient manner.
Manages evaluation processes; recommends & implements changes for enhancement; monitors effectiveness through follow-up evaluation studies.
Grants & Contracts
Develops new proposals for research including obtaining financial support.
Writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
Human Resources
Manages implementation of human resource programs, policies, procedures & talent management lifecycle & related mentoring & training.
Oversees recruitment & selection process; Performance Excellence plan for each employee; & merit increase process.
Manages & provides consultation regarding complex performance problems & issues; administers leaves; approves timesheets & oversees completion of annual staff Conflict of Interest survey.
Interprets HR policy to maximize effectiveness of HR... 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.
