Associate Research AdministratorResearch Administrator - Post-Award SOMRA
Associate Research AdministratorResearch Administrator - Post-Award SOMRA
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All fulltime university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options taxdeferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts wellbeing resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCUs sponsored research the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.
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.
Position PrimaryPurpose and General Duties:
The VCU School of Medicine Office ofResearch Administration (SOMRA) is looking for candidates interested inpursuing or continuing a career in Research Administration. From bench to bedside we are at theforefront of scientific discoveries that advance health care for humanity. Thisrole ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines university policies andfederal regulations while supporting principal investigators (PIs) in effectivegrant management.
We are a shared service model andprovide support to SOM departments. As a member of the SOMRA team the selectedcandidate for this position will be responsible for providing direct postawardadministrative support to investigators conducting basic clinical andtranslational research in a variety of departments and centers at VCU. Less experienced candidates will be providedtraining and mentoring to acquire all needed skills and are encouraged toapply.
The primary responsibilities for thisposition include:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for postaward administration for their portfolios departments and PIs.
- 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
- Responsible for budget forecasting including analyzing financial trends projecting future costs and ensuring alignment with funding allocations
- Postaward actions: facilitate administrative components of progress reporting amendments continuations supplements no cost extensions and closeouts
Successful candidates will demonstratethe ability to think critically assess challenges and develop strategicapproaches to problemsolving
This posting is an open search for varyinglevels of prior research administration experience. SOMRA will provide anopportunity for selected candidates to grow those skills in a fastpaceddiverse environment. The position will also present opportunities for continuedcareer growth in the field for those presenting a willingness to learn abilityto be proactive and work collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty andstaff across VCU.
This position is eligible for remotework. Candidates living outside theRichmond metro region are encouraged to apply but may be required to comeonsite on occasion (no more than twice annually) for inservice training andprofessional development activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate Research Administrator: Bachelors 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 prior research administration 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 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 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. Proficiency in the use of Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe required.
- RA candidates: Must be proficient in the following areas: budget development analyze financial transactions for trends and variances; expense forecasting; creating reports and tracking tools; financial reconciliation monitoring for compliance to sponsor and institutional terms/policy.
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a diverse environment required.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 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.
- Masters Degree preferred
- Additionally general understanding ofIRB and IACUC policies pertaining to regulatory requirements in animal andhuman research is a plus.
Liliana Valladares
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
