Overview
Manager, Research Administration Jobs in Evanston, IL at Northwestern University
Full Job Description
The Manager of Research Administration for the Department of Chemistry oversees a team of research administrators that support the department’s expansive research program. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of research administration, excellent leadership skills, and a track record of developing and implementing efficient processes.
This is a full-time position that offers a hybrid work schedule, with some remote work possible each week.
Specific Responsibilities:
Pre-Award
Provides creative, strategic leadership in pre-award administration of research grants &/or contracts, expertly balancing customer service and compliance needs.
Establishes procedures at the large unit level related to pre-award administration.
Coordinates federal contract proposals, international proposals, and proposals with difficult/troublesome terms and large sponsored agreements with industry partners.
Post-Award
Provides expertise regarding post-award research administration.
Ensures that proposed projects meet goals of dept. and that necessary resources are available.
Manages and follows through on high-risk situations.
Coordinates or oversees application completion and detailed review & submission.
Interprets sponsor guidelines.
Creates procedures regarding day-to-day administrative & financial functions.
Resolves issues with collaborators &/or other involved parties.
Establishes procedures at the large unit level related to post-award administration.
Oversight
Uses metrics to monitor post-award performance.
Recommends & facilitates procedural changes in grant &/or contract administration.
Recommends policy to enhance research administration.
Creates, implements & oversees programs, policies and practices designed to ensure compliance with all appropriate NU policies and practices as well as local, state, federal, agency & sponsor rules, regulations & requirements regarding grant &/or contract administration.
Ensures resolution of all compliance problems & issues, including those involving research safety, animal subjects, human subjects and conflict of interest.
Financial Management
Ensures that budgets are created, proposed & administered in a fiscally responsible manner.
Resolves complex issues such as determining appropriate & reasonable cost-sharing percentages on complex grants involving multiple locations; effort reporting problems; under- or over-spent grant budgets; recommends changes to eliminate deficit balances; overdrafts.
Coordinates price negotiation, purchase, & ongoing maintenance support contracts of all major research equipment.
Provides information to senior management that is used for department budgeting purposes.
Staff Management:
Hires, evaluates, promotes, &/or counsel staff.
Oversees training for all staff regarding research administration in unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
At least seven years research administration experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Organization, time management, detail oriented
Multi-tasking, communication
Self-starter, diplomatic, pro-active, manage stress
Managing people
The target hiring range for this position is $85,339 – $120,000 per year. Offered salary will be dete…
Title: Manager, Research Administration
Company: Northwestern University
Location: Evanston, IL
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