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Northwestern University

Research Administrator, Pulmonary

Pay: $150,000/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Evanston, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 7 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54094

Department:

MED-Pulmonary Salary/Grade:

EXS/8

Job Summary:

Provides administrative leadership and intermediate problem solving 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. May provide lifecycle pre- & post-award research administration ensuring the fulfillment of all grant &/or contract & compliance requirements. Manages overall day-to-day research administration activities & may research & identify funding opportunities & faculty &/or PIs with associated research competencies & interests. Ensures that all activities are completed in compliance with associated local, state, federal & institutional rules & regulations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Complexity Typically administers multiple research projects such as: Single Principal Investigator (PI) proposals, grants &/or contracts Basic multi-PI or multi-unit proposals, grants &/or contracts Research portfolio for a small to mid-sized unit NIH U-approximately $500K+/yr. over multiple yrs. NIH P-approximately $500K+/yr. over multiple yrs. NIH T-approximately $100-$200K+/yr. over multiple yrs. DOD and industry awards Center or program grants Proposals with cost sharing Fixed-price contracts Non-funded negotiations such as NDAs, user agreements Pre-Award Manages pre-award administration of grants &/or contracts. Reviews solicitation and proactively resolves any issues/questions within the solicitation with OSR and/or sponsor. Establishes procedures at the small to mid-sized unit level related to pre-award administration. Coordinates large-sca To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account