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Research Administrator

1 month ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Associate Research Administrator/Research Administrator, School of Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. As a leading institution in patient care and education, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes excellence in research and education.

Job Summary:

The VCU School of Medicine Office of Research Administration (SOMRA) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Research Administrator/Research Administrator to provide administrative support to investigators conducting research in various departments and centers at VCU. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing pre- and post-award administrative support, including proposal submission, award establishment, financial management, effort management, and post-award actions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Pre-award: Assist researchers and study teams in the successful submission of proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
  • Award Establishment: Work with researchers and VCU offices to ensure awards are set up appropriately for financial and administrative management.
  • Financial Management: Monitor expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, and prepare financial analysis and projections for researchers to inform research program decision-making.
  • Effort Management: Work with researchers to ensure accurate effort and payroll allocations to projects.
  • Post-award actions: Facilitate administrative components of progress reporting, amendments, continuations, supplements, no-cost extensions, and close-outs.
Requirements:
  • Associate Research Administrator: Bachelor's degree and prior relevant work experience in a financial, compliance, or research-related field; 1 or more years of prior work experience preferred.
  • Candidates with 2 or more years of direct pre- and post-award research administration experience may be considered for Research Administrator slotting.
  • Must possess the ability to interpret and apply complex government regulations and contractual terms.
  • 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 the ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Must be precise, thorough, and reliable, and perform daily activities with minimal supervision.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computers, with an ability to learn new systems and software applications with ease.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in administrative and financial management in an academic setting, including a working knowledge of state/university purchasing, travel, personnel administration policies and procedures.
  • Certified Research Administrators (CRA) or those with the ability and desire to obtain a CRA within 2 years preferred.
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • General understanding of IRB and IACUC policies pertaining to regulatory requirements in animal and human research is a plus.
What We Offer:

VCU offers a competitive benefits package, including health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, Virginia Retirement System (VRS), professional development and certifications, tuition waiver, parental leave, caregiving leave, and community service leave.

VCU 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.