Department: MED-Ophthalmology
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
Provides direction in reviewing & recommending policy & procedure designed to enhance operational excellence of a program/project in order to ensure success. Ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient daily management of all operational, financial, & business functions in support of the business area's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost. Represents program/project on internal & external administrative affairs by recommending alternatives & suggestions.
The program/project is summarized below. (Definitions: Program: plan or system of taking action toward a goal.
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
- Manages day to day operations.
- Ensures that program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained.
- Identifies service improvement opportunities that will better enable program/project to achieve its goals and objectives.
Budgets & Financial
- Participates in budget preparation.
- Maintains budget & associated analysis & reports.
- Troubleshoots problems; performs vendor/account research as needed; obtains additional information or provides instruction & guidance by phone, US- or e- mail from customers/vendors; corrects or escalates.
- Places orders through NUFinancials and pCard
Grants & Contracts
- Supervises payroll administration for research appointments.
- Prepares proposals; provides administrative guidance for grant preparations including budgets and justifications.
Human Resources
- Ensures human resources programs, policies, & procedures are implemented & consistently applied.
- Coordinates all or portions of the talent management lifecycle (sourcing, selecting, developing, coaching, rewarding, recognizing, managing information & optimizing talent.)
- In consultation with management & Central HR, administers HR solutions.
- Maintains excellent working relationship with Office of Human Resources.
- Works with International Office to support international trainees.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensures compliance with all necessary organizations.
- Prepares documentation as required.
- Interfaces with accreditation bodies.
- Acts as the regulatory and compliance officer.
- Coordinates IACUC and Research Safety inspections.
- Manages IACUC protocols.
Supervision
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
- 2 years program/project administration or other relevant experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
- Regulatory compliance experience.
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities
Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,782 -$70,978 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.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
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