Associate Research Administrator/research - Richmond, United States - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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Position Primary Purpose and General Duties:

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

Pre-award: Assist researchers and study teams in the successful submission of proposals
Award Establishment: Work with researchers and VCU offices to ensure awards are setup appropriately for financial and administrative management
Financial Management: monitor expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness; prepare financial analysis and projections for researchers to keep them informed and aid in research program decision making.
Effort Management: work with researchers to ensure accurate effort and payroll allocations to projects
Postaward actions: facilitate administrative components of progress reporting, amendments, continuations, supplements, no cost extensions, and closeouts

Minimum Hiring Standards:

Associate Research Administrator: Bachelor's degree and prior relevant work experience in a financial, compliance or research related field; 1 or more years prior work experience preferred. Additional work experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Some prior research administration experience preferred.
Must have excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, be proactive in asking questions and seeking guidance when needed.
Strong problem solving and time management skills are essential, including ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Must be precise, thorough, and reliable and perform daily activities with mínimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a diverse environment required.
Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Hiring Standards:

Prior experience in administrative and financial management in an academic setting (to include a working knowledge of state/university purchasing, travel, personnel administration policies and procedures) will be preferred.
For RA/Senior RA consideration; in addition to direct experience requirements, Certified Research Administrators (CRA) or those with ability and desire to obtain a CRA w/in 2 years preferred.
Master's Degree preferred
Additionally, general understanding of IRB and IACUC policies pertaining to regulatory requirements in animal and human research is a plus.

Position will remain open until filled.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate.

This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual

Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience

ORP Eligible:
No

University Job Title:
Assoc Research Administrator 1-Research Administrator N-34213N)

Department:
SOMRA

Employment Type:
UF - University Employee FT

Restricted Status:
No

FTE:
1

Exemption Status:
Exempt
**Contact Name: Liliana Valladares