We have two fantastic opportunities in the Institute for Public Health and Medicine at Northwestern University’s Chicago campus! Please see below for the position details; if you have any questions, please contact me at xxxxxx@northwestern.edu.

Senior Research Administrator: https://careers.northwestern.edu/psp/hr857prd_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=47528&PostingSeq=1

Job ID: 47528

Department: MED-Institute for Public Health & Medicine

Salary/Grade: EXS/9

Job Summary:

The Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) within Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine was founded in 2012 with a vision to achieve the best possible health for all people.  It is comprised of 16 thematic research centers and over 600 members all dedicated to impacting the community through their unique lens.  IPHAM is recruiting a senior research administrator to collaboratively support IPHAM’s faculty with pre and post award grants management.

Provides administrative leadership by incorporating a significant amount of experience in support of unit's research programs and mission.  May provide sole support to a small to mid-sized unit, or support a portion of activities in a larger unit.  Using extensive research administration experience within the same unit, coordinates all aspects of multiple grant &/or contract pre- & post-award activities.  Assists in developing new funding opportunities & strategic plans regarding grants &/or contracts by providing guidance & counsel in regard to grant &/or contract administration which includes attending internal & external meetings, interpreting clauses, reviewing contracts, & resolving reporting &/or expense problems.  Reviews associated policy & procedures & recommends changes to increase productivity & effectiveness.

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.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience required with 2 years of research administration and 3 years of research, finance, administrative or other relevant experience.

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

• Organization, time management, detail oriented
• Multi-tasking, communication
• Self-starter, diplomatic, pro-active, manage stress
• Managing people
• Provide leadership by cooperatively anticipating, coordinating, strategizing

Research Administrator: https://careers.northwestern.edu/psp/hr857prd_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=47517&PostingSeq=1

Job ID: 47517

Department: MED-Institute for Public Health & Medicine

Salary/Grade: EXS/8

Job Summary:

The Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) within Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine was founded in 2012 with a vision to achieve the best possible health for all people.  It is comprised of 16 thematic research centers and over 600 members all dedicated to impacting the community through their unique lens.  IPHAM is recruiting a research administrator to collaboratively support IPHAM’s faculty with pre and post award grants management.

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.
• 3 years research administration or other relevant experience required.

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

• Organization, time management, detail oriented
• Multi-tasking, communication
• Self-starter, diplomatic, pro-active, manage stress

Will Edwards

Manager of Research Administration

Institute for Public Health and Medicine

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

xxxxxx@northwestern.edu