Research Administration Specialist

7 days ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Grants Research Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our Sponsored Programs Office, you will be responsible for providing administrative support for grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with university and federal regulations, and collaborating with faculty and staff to achieve research goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with grant proposal processing tasks, including preparation of grant proposals, subcontract agreements, and contract documents.
  • Review funding opportunity announcements and assist faculty with budget development.
  • Perform monthly financial reconciliation of assigned sponsored program indexes and fulfill grant management responsibilities.
  • 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 and initiate the grant close-out process at the conclusion of research projects.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a 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, including Uniform Guidance (2CFR200) and Cost Accounting Standards.
  • Ability to apply and interpret university and federal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations concerning sponsored projects.
  • 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.
  • Exceptional communication, organization skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), or relevant certification in Project Management.
Working Conditions

The Grants Research Administrator will work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stimuli and frequent changes. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well under deadline pressures.

The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the Sponsored Programs Office team and other university departments to achieve research goals.

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