Assistant Research Administrator - Pre-Award

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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Office of Research Administration (SOMRA)

Duties & Responsibilities:

The selected candidate for this entry-level position will support pre- and post-award administration within the SOM Office of Research Administration (SOMRA). This position provides an opportunity to use administrative skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the success of the VCU School of Medicine's research enterprise. The position will also present opportunities for career growth in the field of research administration for those presenting a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

The Assistant Research Administrator will carry out a variety of supporting tasks within the SOM Office of Research Administration, to include:

• Creating and updating reports to aid in the management of grant funds
• Distributing routine reporting to research administrators and departments (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
• Compiling and updating investigator other support documents
• Fielding inquiries received through the SOMRA shared inbox
• Learning and performing basic pre- and post-award research administration tasks

This position is eligible for hybrid telework.

The SOM Office of Research Administration's mission is to support research and scholarly activity by working as a strategic partner with faculty, departments, university, and health system offices to ensure sound administrative and financial management of research. We are a shared services office supporting both the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry in the submission of grant proposals and the post-award management of grant and contract funding.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in an administrative role.
• Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Apps (Forms, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.) with the ability to learn new systems or software applications with ease.
• Basic ability to interpret and calculate data.
• Basic ability to draft and edit professional documents.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and work independently using available resources.
• Initiative to pro-actively ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an administrative/office position.
• Proficiency using a number of university-specific programs including Banner, RAMS-SPOT, etc.

Position will remain open until filled.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Salary Range: $43,000 - $52,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 3412B - Asst Research Administrator Base (Asst Research Administrator 1-Asst Research Administrator 3)/(34121N-34123N)