Strategic Research Operations Leader

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Assistant Director Award Management

The Assistant Director Award Management is a professional member of the Office for Sponsored Research, and part of the leadership of the Proposal and Awards Acceptance team, reporting to the Sr. Director Proposal and Awards Acceptance.

  • Provides guidance and mentoring to staff on operational and policy issues, managing a team of Associate Sponsored Research Officers (Assoc SRO).
  • Monitors and reviews the daily workflow of proposals, change requests and award agreements, and reassigns work as needed.
  • Collaborates with teams to understand contracting issues and ensures seamless handoffs between Sponsored Research Officers and Contract Officers.
  • Hires, promotes, evaluates and counsels staff with input from the Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Research (AVP-SR).
Key Responsibilities
  • Maintains an advanced portfolio of sponsored research activity for designated university schools, departments, and/or centers.
  • Reviews and signs proposal applications, award amendments, and administrative correspondence to sponsors as authorized by the University president.
  • Safeguards university interests with respect to intellectual property, publications, export controls, liability, effort reporting, and compliance issues.
  • Ensures fiscal integrity of proposal submissions and appropriated awards.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years' experience in sponsored research administration at educational institution, government entity, or industry partner.
  • Proven supervisory experience and ability to mentor staff.

The estimated salary for this position is $107,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on qualifications and location.



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