Grants Research Administrator - Richmond, United States - Virginia Commonwealth University
Description
Summary
The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) is seeking applicants to fill Grants Research Administrator positions in our growing team.
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Job-Specific Duties
Pre-Award Duties
Assist with grant proposal processing tasks including preparation of grant, subcontract, and contract proposals for new research projects and continuation/supplemental funding proposals for existing projects
- Review funding opportunity announcements
- Assist faculty with budget development
- Review proposal documents for compliance, completion of internal and sponsor forms (budget justifications, biographical sketches, institutional background descriptions, etc.)
Post-Award Duties
Perform monthly financial reconciliation of assigned sponsored program indexes
- Fulfill grant management responsibilities (e.g. award review and setup, no cost extensions (NCEs) prior approval requests, rebudgeting requests, and effort reporting)
- Provide detailed review and analysis of award agreements and contract documents to maintain compliance with local, state, university, and federal regulations
- Assist faculty with grant financial reports
- Initiate the grant close out process at the conclusion of research projects
- As members of the CHS-SPO Team, individuals will assist in providing answers and education to College of Humanities and Sciences' employees on issues pertaining to grants and federal compliance. CHS-SPO Team members will complete other duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner as requested by the Director of CHS-SPO.
Typical Education and Experience
Minimum Hiring Standards
- Bachelor's degree in related field and/or two or more years of experience in research administration.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
- Knowledge and experience in working with grant and contract procedures
- Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation.
- Ability to work well under deadline pressures, exhibiting sound judgement without sacrificing accuracy or customer service.
- Excellent computer skills in the use of MS Office with emphasis on Excel spreadsheets and MS Word processing
- Knowledge of various electronic sponsor portal systems
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to reason, think logically, and analyze situations to achieve resolution of problems or concerns
- Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, and evaluate all project related data regarding budgets and expenditures for each assigned project.
- Exceptional communication, organization skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to effectively and clearly answer inquiries of faculty, staff, and sponsors
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to research administration, including Uniform Guidance (2CFR200), and Cost Accounting Standards.
- Must demonstrate an interest and willingness to learn the ins and outs of post award grant administration.
- Certifications such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial
- Research Administrator (CFRA), Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA) or relevant certification in Project Management.
Job-Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Physical Demands
- Light lifting ( Pushing/pulling marginal
- Walking essential
- Standing marginal
- Climbing essential
- Sitting essential
- Reaching marginal
- Bending marginal
- Repetitive motion marginal
- Emotional Demands
- Fast pace essential
- Average pace marginal
- Multiple stimuli essential
- Frequent change essential
- Intense customer interaction essential
- Mental/Sensory Demands
- Memory essential
- Reasoning essential
- Hearing essential
- Reading essential
- Analyzing essential
- Logic essential
- Verbal communication essential
- Written communication essentialEach agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. **Equal Opportunity Employer
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