Impactful Research Grants Administrator

Northwestern University; Illinois; Presencial; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northwestern University seeks an administrator to support sponsored programs and research missions. You will handle pre-award and post-award tasks, prepare proposals, develop budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include financial transactions, HR paperwork, and data preparation for progress reports, with supervision providing direction for complex tasks. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-Award: Completes pre-award administration of grant and/or contract activities; prepares proposals; obtains approvals; develops straightforward budgets using spreadsheets; updates bio sketches; formats and uploads files to electronic platforms.
• Post-Award: Completes routine post-award administration; processes purchase orders and cost transfers; reconciles budget statements; tracks expenses via spreadsheets; monitors project balances and end dates.
• Financial: Handles day-to-day financial transactions for grants/contracts; updates spreadsheets; processes travel reimbursements; assigns card expenses; reconciles accounts; provides financial data and reports.
• Human Resources: Processes paperwork related to hiring and termination of employees.
• Compliance and Miscellaneous: Tracks and submits required compliance forms; performs other duties as assigned.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or higher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Northwestern University seeks an administrator to support sponsored programs and research missions. You will handle pre-award and post-award tasks, prepare proposals, develop budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include financial transactions, HR paperwork, and data preparation for progress reports, with supervision providing direction for complex tasks. Strong organizational skills are essential.