Position Announcement - Northwestern University Susan Ross 13 Dec 2002 09:37 EST
Northwestern University is a research intensive private university with campuses in both Evanston and Chicago Illinois. We are currently looking for an experienced, dynamic and energetic senior research administrator to join our team as Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Chicago Campus. Located between Lake Michigan and North Michigan Avenue, Northwesterns Chicago campus includes approximately 1,900 full-time students and 1,200 full time faculty in the School of Law and The Feinberg School of Medicine. Several hospitals of the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation of Chicago, and Lakeside Veterans Administration, are also located on the Chicago campus. In fiscal year 2002, the University received approximately $324.5 million in sponsored awards, more than half attributable to Chicago campus researchers. DIRECTOR OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS (ORSP) CHICAGO CAMPUS NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Responsibilities: The Director, Chicago Campus is responsible for all aspects of pre-award and post-award non-financial management for the more than $163 million in sponsored projects for the Feinberg School of Medicine and the Law School, including policy development and implementation; outreach to faculty and administrative staff through training, presentations, frequent informal communications, and continued web development; and outreach to federal agencies and other institutions to help set the national research agenda and solve common problems. Serves as the Institutional Official in all pre-award and post-award non-financial grants management areas, including signature authority on all Chicago Campus proposals, awards, and other documents related to sponsored project administration. Serves as a member of the ORSP Management team, which engages in strategic planning, policy development, training, budget planning and maintaining consistency in procedures and service delivery across both campuses. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, social sciences, technical/scientific field or equivalent experience required. Graduate or professional degree in law, business administration or public administration preferred. Previous work experience (at least five years) must have been in the administration of sponsored research at an educational institution (preferably a medical school), in the Federal Government, or at some other entity engaged in sponsored research. Ability to supervise and motivate professional and administrative support staff in a team environment. Working knowledge of general management principles and practices, skill in dealing with others in work relationships involving mentoring, conflict resolutions, and the ability to make difficult decisions. Experience negotiating government and industrial contracts, including clinical trials. Demonstrated knowledge of federal policies governing the administration of contracts, grants cooperative agreements, and subcontracts at educational institutions, and the accompanying compliance mandates. Knowledge of copyright and patent law and demonstrated understanding of the technical and legal issues affecting protection, use and disposition of intellectual property. Experience in the utilization, development and implementation of management information systems as well as with agency electronic systems. Proven ability to produce and deliver educational curriculum and complex information on technical issues to a diverse audience at all levels of the Institution. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively under deadline pressures are critical. Strong service orientation is necessary. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience The position is available immediately and is located in our Chicago office. Inquiries and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For consideration please send your resume to Anne McNicholl, Director of Human Resources/Operations Consultant at amcnicholl @northwestern.edu or mail to Office of the Vice President for Research, Director of Human Resources/Operations Consultant, 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208-1108. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity affirmative action educator and employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Barbara E. Siegel Executive Director Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Northwestern University ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================