Sponsored Research Awards Setup Specialist

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Office Sponsored Research is seeking an Awards Setup Associate in Chicago, IL. The role supports compliant establishment of sponsored research award accounts and non-financial post-award management across multiple colleges and centers.

You will review sponsor communications, handle award amendments, period of performance changes, and cost-share processing while ensuring compliance with regulations such as Uniform Guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent math, analytical, and customer service skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and customer-focused orientation.
• Ability to learn, adapt and work effectively within multiple software and business systems simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Establish compliant sponsored research award accounts across systems.
• Review sponsor communications and manage post-award actions.
• Perform preliminary proposal reviews and ensure compliance data.
• Assist with cost-share accounting and closeout activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math proficiency

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Writing ability

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern University’s Office Sponsored Research is seeking an Awards Setup Associate in Chicago, IL. The role supports compliant establishment of sponsored research award accounts and non-financial post-award management across multiple colleges and centers.

You will review sponsor communications, handle award amendments, period of performance changes, and cost-share processing while ensuring compliance with regulations such as Uniform Guidance.