Associate Sponsored Research Officer - Pre-Award

Department: Office Sponsored Research
Salary/Grade: EXS/9

Job Summary:

As a staff member of Northwestern Sponsored Research (SR), the Associate Sponsored Research Officer is an integral part of the institutional infrastructure that supports an innovative research ecosystem for ten schools and colleges, all centers and departments across three campuses (Chicago and Evanston, Illinois and Doha, Qatar) at Northwestern University, a distinguished AAU institution.

Reviews and ensures accurate and timely submission of University-wide sponsored research grant proposals for standard and routine activity and for more complex submissions, such as large center grants. Manages a larger, or more complex, constituency with a moderate degree of complexity in comparison to higher-level positions.

The Associate Sponsored Research Officer will support the OR mission and values of understanding empathy, modeling accountability, ensuring fairness, embracing community, and valuing creativity.

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversees and ensures accurate and timely submission and provides oversight for university-wide research grant proposals such as multi-school, multi-institutional proposals such as center grants, and other complex submissions.
• Serves as a trainer of sponsored research. Represents Sponsored Research (SR) in meetings in conjunction with more senior SR staff. Assumes full level of contact with faculty. Handles complex issues with sponsors.
• Works through more complex compliance issues such as cost share and export controls and serves as a resource to more junior staff in this regard. Determines that all University & sponsor requirements have been met prior to the University's endorsement & submission of proposals and acceptance of awards.

Miscellaneous

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• BA or equivalent in education, experience &/or training.
• A minimum of 3 yrs experience in the administration of sponsored research at an educational institution, in the federal government or at some other entity engaged in sponsored research.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of:
  • Federal regulations related to research administration, including Uniform Guidance and RTC terms and conditions
  • Other major federal funding agency guidelines
  • Major sponsor electronic systems such as Grants.gov, Commons, & Research.gov
  • U.S. Patent Law, the Bayh-Dole Act and Federal Acquisition Regulations & related supplements

Target hiring range for this position will be between $79,000-$86,000 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

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances, whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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