GRANTS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR (Pre- and Post-Award)

Summary:

TheCollege of Humanities and Sciences Sponsored Programs Office (CHS-SPO) isseeking applicants to a Grants Research Administrator position. This positionwill primarily be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of pre and post-awardresearch administration. Pre-award expectations include reviewing fundingopportunities budget development coordinating subcontract arrangements -award expectations include award verification and set up preparation ofsponsor required financial reports index reconciliation and review/submissionof various post-award administrative tasks (i.e. NCEs re-budgeting requestsprior approval requests and etc.) for an assigned grants portfolio. We areseeking to hire two successful candidates from this posting responsible forpre-award duties and post-award duties. The individual(s) will be expected towork both independently and collaboratively with the CHS-SPO Team.

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The position falls underthe Associate Research Administrator classification within VCUs Research andInnovation job family. For additional details please visit VCU HumanResources Job Family and Salary Ranges Duties

Pre-AwardDuties
Assist with grant proposal processing tasks including preparation of grantsubcontract and contract proposals for new research projects andcontinuation/supplemental funding proposals for existing projects
Thoroughly review funding opportunity announcements
Assist faculty with budget development
Review proposal documents for compliance completion of internal and sponsorforms (budget justifications biographical sketches institutional backgrounddescriptions etc.)
Prepare proposals in the universitys grant management system RAMS-SPOTand/or directly in the sponsor portal in a timely manner to successfully meetthe grant proposal deadline

Post-Award Duties
Perform monthly financial reconciliation of assigned sponsored program indexes
Fulfill grant management responsibilities (e.g. award review and setup nocost extensions (NCEs) prior approval requests re-budgeting requests andeffort reporting)
Provide detailed review and analysis of award agreements and contractdocuments to maintain compliance with local state university and federalregulations
Initiate and complete labor distributions and/or post cost transfer requestsas needed
Assist faculty with grant financial reports
Initiate the grant close out process at the conclusion of research projects

The individual will be expected to work collaboratively with VCUs Office ofGrants & Contracts to resolve accounting issues as well as VCUs Divisionof Sponsored Programs to coordinate the submission of grant proposals and postaward administrative actions and reports.

As a member of the CHS-SPO Team the individual will assist in providinganswers and education to College of Humanities and Sciences employees onissues pertaining to grants and federal compliance. This position will completeother duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner as requested bythe Director of CHS-SPO.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelorsdegree in related field and/or two or more years of experience in researchadministration
Ability to work well under deadline pressures exhibiting sound judgementwithout sacrificing accuracy or customer service in a fast-paced environment
Demonstratedexperience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalismand civility with a population of faculty staff and students from variousbackgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a member of VCU
Knowledge and experience in working with grant and contract procedures
Ability to apply and interpret university and federal policies procedureslaws and regulations concerning sponsored projects
Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation
Excellent computer skills in the use of MS Office with emphasis on Excelspreadsheets 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 achieveresolution of problems or concerns
Demonstrated ability to research investigate analyze and evaluate allproject related data regarding budgets and expenditures for each assignedproject
Exceptional communication organization skills customer service andinterpersonal skills
Must have the ability to effectively and clearly answer inquiries of facultystaff and sponsors
Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to research administrationincluding Uniform Guidance (2CFR200) and Cost Accounting Standards
Must demonstrate an interest and willingness to learn the ins and outs of pre- andpost-award grant administration

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such asCertified Research Administrator (CRA) Certified Financial ResearchAdministrator (CFRA) Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA) or relevantcertification in Project Management

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements

PhysicalDemands
Light lifting (<20 lbs.) marginal
Pushing/pulling marginal
Walking essential
Standing marginal
Climbing essential
Sitting essential
Reaching marginal
Bending marginal
Repetitive motion marginal

Emotional Demands
Fast pace essential
Averagepace marginal
Multiple stimuli essential
Frequent change essential
Intense customer interaction essential

Mental/SensoryDemands
Memory essential
Reasoning essential
Hearing essential
Reading essential
Analyzing essential
Logic essential
Verbal communication essential
Written communication essential

Angela Reynolds

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority