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Sr Research Compliance SpecialistThe Sr Research Compliance Specialist supports the functions of the central NU-RES Finance office within Northeastern University Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) by assisting with the oversight of financial operations for the research portfolio.Reporting to the Director of Research Finance, the Sr Research Compliance Specialist will oversee and monitor aspects of the post-award lifecycle that are specific to personnel costs on sponsored projects, including effort reporting, payroll certifications, labor cost transfers, summer salary compensation, University audits, and internal reviews. This position will supervise a Compliance Specialist and serve as a central resource for the research community to ensure salary expenditures meet institutional and sponsor requirements. 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