Grants Research Coordinator

2 days ago

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

The Commonwealth of Virginia's College of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) is seeking a highly skilled Grants Research Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional support in the day-to-day aspects of pre- and post-award research administration for assigned grants portfolios. This includes reviewing funding opportunities, developing budgets, coordinating subcontract arrangements, verifying and setting up awards, preparing sponsor-required financial reports, reconciling indexes, and reviewing and submitting post-award administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the CHS-SPO Team, as well as with VCU's Office of Grants & Contracts and Division of Sponsored Programs, to resolve accounting issues and coordinate the submission of grant proposals and post-award administrative actions and reports. Additionally, you will provide answers and education to College of Humanities and Sciences' employees on issues pertaining to grants and federal compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.)

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
• Ability to apply and interpret university and federal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations concerning sponsored projects
• Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation
• Ability to work well under deadline pressures, exhibiting sound judgment 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA) or relevant certification in Project Management

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Light lifting (pushing/pulling marginal)
• Walking essential
• Standing marginal
• Climbing essential
• Sitting essential
• Reaching marginal
• Bending marginal
• Repetitive motion marginal

• Fast pace essential
• Average pace marginal
• Multiple stimuli essential
• Frequent change essential
• Intense customer interaction essential

• Memory essential
• Reasoning essential
• Hearing essential
• Reading essential
• Analyzing essential
• Logic essential
• Verbal communication essential
• Written communication essential

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