Assistant Research Administrator

• Typically assists with research projects such as:
• Single Principal Investigator (PI) basic proposals, grants &/or contracts
• Components of multi-PI or multi-unit proposals, grants &/or contracts
• NIH RO1-approximately $250K/yr. over 5 yrs.
• NIH R21-approximately $150K/yr. over 2 yrs.
• Foundation grants
• NSF grants

• Completes pre-award administration of grant &/or contract activities.
• Prepares proposals.
• Obtains approvals.
• Develops straightforward budgets using spreadsheets.
• Updates bio sketches.
• Formats & uploads files to electronic platforms.
• Collects &/or distributes information both internally &/or externally to/from faculty, staff, students, etc.
• Tracks proposal due dates and follows up/coordinates proposal routing as needed.

• Completes routine post-award administration of grant &/or contract activities.
• Processes purchase orders & cost transfers.
• Reconciles budget statements.
• Tracks expenses via spreadsheets.
• Monitors project balances and end dates.
• Coordinates core resource account set-up and maintenance.
• Provides data needed for the preparation of interim and final financial and technical progress reports.
• Processes account close-out activities.

• Completes day-to-day financial transactional activities for grants &/or contracts (obtaining approvals as necessary).
• Completes day-to-day financial transactional activities for department (obtaining approvals as necessary).
• Updates spreadsheets.
• Processes travel reimbursements.
• Assigns P-card expenses.
• Transfers expenses.
• Purchases lab &/or office equipment &/or supplies, etc.
• Monitors sponsored and non-sponsored budgets.
• Ensures timely payment of invoices.
• Reconciles accounts.
• Provides financial data, analysis &/or reports for inclusion within grant, contract &/or department budget.

• Processes paperwork associated with hiring & termination of employees.

• Tracks, update, process, and submit required forms &/or reports related to compliance.
• Learns about compliance related issues & activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Organization, time management, detail oriented

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.

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