Grant & Contract Officer
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$ 66851 - 94427
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
Northeastern Universitys Research Enterprise Services (NURES) provides leadership and expertise to faculty investigators and college administrators in support of research and sponsored programs at Northeastern University. NU a dynamic innovative and entrepreneurial university with a diverse and growing research portfolio seeks to hire talented experienced administrators who are dedicated to supporting investigators secure and manage their extramurally sponsored University is committed to hiring and developing personnel who enjoy working in a highperforming culture that rewards learn more about Northeasterns unique academic
environment and generous benefits please see: is a global university and NURES supports its team working remotely. Remote locations and work schedules are determined based on operational needs and in consultation with Team members consistent with University policies and guidance.
Reporting to the Associate Director the Grant & Contract Officer is the point of contactand primary resource for the faculty department staff and funding agencies providing guidance on University and funding agency policies and Grant & Contract Officerworks in partnership with faculty University staff and funding agencies by facilitating the coordination andflow of informationin support of effective administration of sponsored programs throughout the entire program lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Advise and assist researchers and administrative staff on the proposal submission process including providing guidance on federal regulations agency requirements internal policies and procedures and budget development; review of proposals to a wide range of federal state local government agencies and private foundation sponsors to ensure conformance to funding agency and University requirements prior to signature/release by authorized organizational representative to ensure that proposals are submitted accurately and in a timely institutional review of notices of award providing critical analysis of terms and conditions of federal and nonfederal sponsored awards; in conjunction with Associate Director conduct negotiation of awards on behalf of the University; monitoring for regulatory compliance with the funding agencys terms and conditions of award from acceptance through with University legal counsel Office of Institutional Compliance and other NU offices as nonfinancial postaward as a source of information on sponsor and University polices and Grant & Contract Officer will offer effective analytical and creative problemsolving skills and the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fastpaced deadline driven work environment.
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced time sensitive environment have solid judgment and capacity to exercise discretion to resolve ambiguity and promote effective have a strong commitment to constructively contribute to a customer service environment providing professional timely efficient and courteous service to the
university research community.
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the field of research administration in an academic or nonprofit setting is of government grant regulations agency policies and familiarity with customary policies and procedures of an institute of higher education and experience with the use of NSF Fastlane / NIH eRA Commons / ASSIST a plus.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Review of funding applications to federal state local government agencies private foundations and industry/corporate sponsors to ensure compliance with applicable regulations University policies and program faculty and administrative staff with development of proposal; explanation of agency guidelines budgeting and internal processes. (25%)
Review and process sponsored awards and ensure timely entry in University with other University offices to ensure compliance with University policies; responsible for interpretation of federal and nonfederal rules and regulations including FAR DFAR export controls clauses and intellectual property rights as they relate to sponsored awards. (35%)
Provide nonfinancial award administration during the life of an award including but not limited to submission of progress reports processing and approval of advance account requests nocost extensions changes to scope of work changes in key personnel and assistance in the submission of annual/final progress as liaison with funding agencies and manage coordination between other units within NURES and faculty/department administrators. (30%)
Develop expert knowledge of research administration necessary to provide assistance as the point of contact for the University research in Universitywide professional development activities i.e. training workshops and developing resources useful for in special projects assigned by NURES. (10%)
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
109SExpected Hiring Range:
$66851.00 $94427.75With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
