[Hiring] Grant & Contract Officer @Northeastern University

Role Description

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Grant & Contract Officer is the point of contact and primary resource for the faculty, department staff, and funding agencies, providing guidance on University and funding agency policies and regulations. The Grant & Contract Officer works in partnership with faculty, University staff, and funding agencies by facilitating the coordination and flow of information in support of effective administration of sponsored programs throughout the entire program lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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.
• Conduct institutional review of notices of award providing critical analysis of terms and conditions of federal and non-federal sponsored awards.
• In conjunction with Associate Director, conduct negotiation of awards on behalf of the University.
• Monitor for regulatory compliance with the funding agency’s terms and conditions of award from acceptance through closeout.
• Collaborate with University legal counsel, Office of Institutional Compliance, and other NU offices as needed.
• Provide non-financial post-award administration.
• Serve as a source of information on sponsor and University policies and regulations.
• Offer effective analytical and creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment preferred.
• Must have solid judgment and capacity to exercise discretion to resolve ambiguity and promote effective solutions.
• Strong commitment to constructively contribute to a customer service environment, providing professional, timely, efficient, and courteous service to the university research community.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in the field of research administration in an academic or non-profit setting is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of government grant regulations, agency policies, and familiarity with customary policies and procedures of an institute of higher education.
• Experience with the use of Grants.Gov, NSF Research.gov, NIH eRA Commons / ASSIST a plus.

Requirements

• 20% - 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 solicitation.
• 35% - Review and process sponsored awards and ensure timely entry in University systems.
• 35% - Provide non-financial award administration during the life of an award, including submission of progress reports, processing and approval of advance account requests, no-cost extensions, and changes to scope of work.
• 10% - Develop expert knowledge of research administration necessary to provide assistance as the point of contact for the University research community.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness & life.
• Retirement.
• Commuting & transportation.

Company Description

Northeastern University’s Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) provides leadership and expertise to faculty, investigators, and college administrators in support of research and sponsored programs at Northeastern University. NU is a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial university with a diverse and growing research portfolio.

Northeastern is a global university and NU-RES 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.