Research Administrator

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Job ID50088
LocationChicago, Illinois

Department: MED-Psych & Behavioral Science
Salary/Grade: EXS/8

Job Summary:

Provides administrative leadership and intermediate problem solving in support of unit's research programs and mission. May provide sole support to a small to mid-sized unit or support a portion of activities in a larger unit. May provide lifecycle pre- & post-award research administration ensuring the fulfillment of all grant &/or contract & compliance requirements. Manages overall day-to-day research administration activities & may research & identify funding opportunities & faculty &/or PIs with associated research competencies & interests. Ensures that all activities are completed in compliance with associated local, state, federal & institutional rules & regulations.

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
  • NIH U-approximately $500K+/yr. over multiple yrs.
  • NIH P-approximately $500K+/yr. over multiple yrs.
  • NIH T-approximately $100-$200K+/yr. over multiple yrs.
  • DOD and industry awards
  • 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 for assigned faculty portfolio of grants &/or contracts.
  • Reviews solicitation and proactively resolves any issues/questions within the solicitation with SR 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.
  • Coordinates IRB and IACUC protocols.
  • Prepares &/or reviews complete budget.

Post-Award

  • Completes post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.
  • Reviews account establishment.
  • Manages effort commitments of key project personnel.
  • Approves high-value/high-risk expenditures.
  • Interprets awards documents.
  • Reviews and reports expenditures.
  • Verifies processing of cost share transactions.
  • 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.
  • Establishes procedures at the small to mid-sized unit level related to post-award administration.
  • Serves as liaison between department & 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

  • 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

  • Processes paperwork associated with hiring & termination of employees.
  • Orients new employees.
  • 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.
  • Resolves compliance problems & issues involving research safety, animal subjects and human subjects.
  • Alerts supervisor to potential higher risk compliance issues.
  • 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, communication
  • Self-starter, diplomatic, pro-active, manage stress

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

  • Experience working in an academic research enterprise
  • Experience with large institution financial systems and accounts payable processes
  • Knowledge of Northwestern University systems, policies and procedures
  • Experience working with state awards
  • Knowledge of National Institutes of Health (NIH) granting procedures and process, including grant submissions and accounting compliance

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

  • Clinical research experience (tracking, invoicing, budget development)

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:
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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. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $67, ,595 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.

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