[Hiring] Research Administrator @Northeastern University

Role Description

Northeastern University’s Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) Hub seeks to hire talented, experienced, agile research administrators dedicated to supporting investigators secure and manage their extramurally funded sponsored activities. Reporting to the Associate Director, Research Finance, the Research Administrator position is a unique, central-level position providing college- and department-level research administration services to Principal Investigators while collaborating with the central research finance office.

• Scheduling and attending routine meetings with Principal Investigators (PIs) to review account activities and projections.
• Assisting with proposal and budget preparations.
• Reviewing proposals for completeness and compliance with sponsor specifications.
• Processing non-financial, financial, and effort-related transactions.
• Reviewing expenditures for compliance.
• Monitoring account balances.
• Providing monthly or ad hoc financial reports to PIs and departments.
• Coordinating cost-share and requesting award extensions.
• Supporting financial reporting and award closeout activities.
• Participating in and providing training to faculty, staff, or others on best practices related to post-award financial research administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Research administration experience.
• Financial analysis experience, with familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Guidance, or other regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Service-mindedness with proven customer service skills.
• Ability to independently learn and utilize a variety of systems, applications, and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with tact and diplomacy with constituents at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations and training for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility and agility to pivot between central and non-central roles, projects, and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Resourcefulness and willingness to support organizational and operational changes.
• Ability to work effectively with varying levels of ambiguity.
• Ability to create and maintain a culture of service, accountability, and timeliness.
• Commitment to compliance, stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) preferred.
• Currently holds, or is eligible to obtain, a security clearance.

Benefits

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