Northwestern University · 21 hours ago
Associate Sponsored Research Officer – Pre-Award
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $86K/yr
3+ years expNorthwestern University is a distinguished AAU institution, and they are seeking an Associate Sponsored Research Officer to support their innovative research ecosystem. The role involves overseeing and ensuring the accurate and timely submission of research grant proposals and managing complex compliance issues.
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Responsibilities
Oversees and ensures accurate and timely submission and provides oversight for University wide research grant proposals such as multi-school, multi-institutional proposals such as center grants and other complex submissions
Serves as a trainer of sponsored research. Represents Sponsored Research (SR) in meetings in conjunction with more senior SR staff. Assumes full level of contact with faculty. Handles complex issues with sponsors
Works through more complex compliance issues such as cost share and export controls and serves as a resource to more junior staff in this regard. Determines that all University & sponsor requirements have been met prior to University's endorsement & submission of proposals and acceptance of awards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA or equivalent in education, experience &/or training
A minimum of 3 yrs experience in the administration of sponsored research at an educational institution, in the federal government or at some other entity engaged in sponsored research
Intermediate level of knowledge of: Federal regulations related to research administration, including Uniform Guidance and RTC terms and conditions
Other major federal funding agency guidelines
Major sponsor electronic systems such as Grants.gov, Commons, & Research.gov
U.S. Patent Law, the Bayh-Dole Act and Federal Acquisition Regulations & related supplements
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources for professional development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Northwestern University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (325)
2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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