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Associate Research Administrator, Cardiovascular Research Institute

Associate Research Administrator, Cardiovascular Research Institute

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Northwestern University rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

95th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Department: MED-Feinberg Cardio Res Inst
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
Provides administrative assistance and routine problem solving in support of unit's research programs and mission. Assistance may include the preparation &/or submission of routine research proposals, grants &/or contracts according to standard practice &/or general instruction. May assist with &/or complete proposal submissions, prepare information used in grant budgets, process and project financial transactions, &/or effort reporting activities.
Please note:
Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines & specific instructions only for new, difficult, &/or unusual work. Work is reviewed upon completion & only occasionally to verify technical accuracy & compliance with practice, policy, & procedures. EE informs supervisor of on-going progress &/or potentially controversial matters.
EE uses an advanced knowledge of skills, methods & practices & some innovation, analysis, & reasoning to choose appropriate alternatives from among pre-defined policies & procedures to complete work that includes successive steps & involves some non-routine problems &/or decisions.
  • As time and budget allows:
  • New-"Brown Bag"-Interested in becoming an RA?
  • Need more "How To:" sessions such as:
    • Fill out internal & external paperwork
    • Create & review budget
    • Review sponsor guidelines
    • Read a solicitation
  • Five University Business Processes classes (HR700, HR705, HR715, HR725, HR740)New-"Brown Bag"-Interested in becoming an RA?
  • NU-ORI-Res Dam Training session
  • SCS course: Grantsmanship for the Research Professional
  • ASRSP effort reporting 101
  • NU Financials budget reconciliation and reporting
  • Audit & Advisory best practices
Specific Responsibilities:
Pre-Award
  • Completes pre-award administration of grant &/or contract activities.
  • Reviews solicitation & determines necessary components.
  • Organizes proposal, renewal and resubmission applications.
  • Completes NU OSR forms.
  • Completes entire application for smaller, less-complicated, simple, standard proposals.
Post-Award
  • Completes post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.
  • Reviews account establishment.
  • Reviews expenditures.
  • Tracks formal re-budgeting.
  • Coordinates core resource account setup and maintenance.
  • Provides data needed for the preparation of interim and final financial and technical progress reports.
  • Participates in account close out activities.
  • Monitors project under spending and overspending.
  • Communicates with PI, other unit and project personnel, OSR, ASRSP and/or sponsor accordingly.
Financial
  • Reviews &/or approves transactions.
  • Reconciles standard budget & payroll information ensuring that appropriate sponsored accounts are charged.
  • Prepares and coordinates signatures on 90 day letters required when transactions are not timely.
Human Resources
  • Processes paperwork associated with hiring & termination of employees and orient new employees.
Compliance
  • Resolves standard & routine compliance problems & issues involving associated NU policies & practices; local, state, federal, agency & sponsor rules, regulations & requirements regarding grant &/or contract administration.
  • Becomes familiar with regulations involving research safety, animal subjects and human subjects.
  • Alerts supervisor to potential higher risk compliance issues including research safety, animal subjects and human subjects.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
  • 1 year financial or administrative support experience in a research environment or other relevant experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
  • Organization, time management, detail oriented
  • Multi-tasking, communication
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education.
  • 3-4 years financial or administrative experience
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
  • Skill/knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Action oriented - Willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation.
  • Coachability - Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration - Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team.
  • Collegiality - Helpful, respectful, approachable; builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Initiative - Exhibits energy and desire to achieve; sets ambitious goals and acts decisively; takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems.
  • Meets deadlines - Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines.
  • Multi-tasking - Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Organization - Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,782 - $79,850 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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