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Senior Research Admin - Hybrid Schedule

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Northwestern University

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$88,292 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in

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

53759

Department:

MED-Basic Science Admin Salary/Grade:

EXS/9 Target hiring range for this position will be between $78,482-$98,102 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

The Senior Research Administrator position serves throughout the unit, in both departmental and center support, in support a portion of activities in a larger unit. Using extensive research administration experience within the same unit, coordinates all aspects of multiple grant &/or contract pre- & post-award activities. Assists in developing new funding opportunities & strategic plans regarding grants &/or contracts by providing guidance & counsel in regard to grant &/or contract administration which includes attending internal & external meetings, interpreting clauses, reviewing contracts, & resolving reporting &/or expense problems. Reviews associated policy & procedures & recommends changes to increase productivity & effectiveness.

Specific Responsibilities :

Complexity Typically administers multiple research projects such as: Complex multi-PI or multi-unit proposals, grants &/or contracts Research portfolio for a more complex 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 and &/or contracts. Coordinates proposal submission. Coordinates budget and justification preparation. Completes sponsor and university proposal forms. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account