Join the Northwestern University Sponsored Research Team!

Are you are interested in facilitating groundbreaking research at Northwestern and furthering your career in research administration? Northwestern University Sponsored Research (SR) currently has multiple openings. Join us!

Assistant Sponsored Research Officer

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Job ID: 47670

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid schedule of 2 days/week in office)

Job Summary:

• Reviews and ensures accurate & timely submission of University wide sponsored research grant proposals for standard and routine activity such as NIH R01 proposals and NSF basic research grants. 
• Provides administrative oversight for resulting awards; reviews and processes non-financial post award actions for compliance to sponsor and institutional policies and guidelines. 
• Manages a small constituency with an appropriate level of complexity. 

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.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the administration of sponsored research at an educational institution, in the federal government or at some other entity engaged in sponsored research
• Working knowledge of: Federal regulations related to research administration, other major federal funding agency guidelines, and major sponsor electronic systems (e.g., Grants.gov, Commons)

Sponsored Research Analyst Senior

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Job ID: 47774

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid schedule of 2 days/week in office)

Job Summary:

• Manages central Northwestern access to electronic research administration systems (e.g., grants.gov)
• Coordinates the setup of new sponsors and subcontractors in sponsored project system
• Maintains reporting and data operations of approximately $3.5 billion in proposal activity and $900 million in award data and ensures high level of data quality
• Trains and supervises staff with respect to data procedures
• Supports the execution of infrastructure projects and assists in the implementation of new systems and processes

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.
• 2-3 years sponsored research experience
• Strong proficiency in use of an enterprise grants/awards management system and standard software products (e.g., Excel)

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Melissa Mizwa (she.her.hers)
Assistant Director, Administration & Strategic Communications

Sponsored Research
Northwestern University

750 N. Lake Shore Drive, Rubloff 7th Floor

Chicago, IL 60611

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312.503.7861